Mink Eradication Field Operative – Outer Hebrides

NatureScot; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

41.5 days annual leave

Volunteer leave

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

NatureScot in the Outer Hebrides seeks a dedicated wildlife control officer to trap and humanely despatch American mink, supporting a project funded by Scottish Natural Heritage. You will operate across Uist and the Western Isles, recording interactions with officials and the public, and maintaining detailed records of trapping operations.

The role requires walking 8–20 kilometres daily over moorland, with physical fitness, driving ability, and experience in INNS eradication highly valued.

Qualifications

• Eligible to live and work in the UK and resident in Scotland for the duration of the contract.
• Willing to undertake a Disclosure Scotland application.
• Gaelic language desirable.

Responsibilities

• To control mink, by trapping in the Uists, Western Isles
• To record contacts with officials and the public, in relation to this work
• To maintain accurate records of mink trapping operations
• To maintain a high level of personal responsibility in dealing sensitively and humanely with control operations

Skills

Experience of wildlife management

Driving licence

Physical fitness

Time management

Local area knowledge

INNS eradication experience

Boat handling

Public interaction

Firearms experience

Working dogs

Job description

NatureScot in the Outer Hebrides seeks a dedicated wildlife control officer to trap and humanely despatch American mink, supporting a project funded by Scottish Natural Heritage. You will operate across Uist and the Western Isles, recording interactions with officials and the public, and maintaining detailed records of trapping operations.

The role requires walking 8–20 kilometres daily over moorland, with physical fitness, driving ability, and experience in INNS eradication highly valued.