Nature & Biodiversity Operations Lead — West

NatureScot; Stilligarry; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Flexible working

41.5 days annual leave

Volunteer leave (2 days)

Wellbeing program

Cycle to work

Job summary

NatureScot is Scotland’s Nature Agency, protecting and restoring nature, and inspiring action to value our natural world. You will contribute to NatureScot’s vision by supporting casework, AECS applications, and protected areas management in the West Team.

Training and mentoring will be provided; flexible working is supported, and there is a Civil Service pension and generous annual leave.

This role requires knowledge of the Outer Hebrides context and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• HND/Degree or equivalent qualification in an environmental discipline or practical experience.
• Interest in, and a passion for nature.
• Understanding of land management in the Outer Hebrides.
• Knowledge of biodiversity and climate change issues in the Outer Hebrides.
• Awareness of NatureScot’s role in supporting good development.
• Awareness of Scotland’s system of protected areas, including European sites and NatureScot’s role in their protection and management.
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Driving licence or other means of transport.

Responsibilities

• Responding to casework consultations, including planning applications and licences.
• Assessing AECS applications for protected areas management.
• Providing advice on protected areas management and wildlife.
• Monitoring protected areas including Site Condition Monitoring and Site Checks.
• Providing advice on land, marine and freshwater management including invasive species.
• Representing NatureScot in local partnerships and with stakeholders on biodiversity/climate projects.
• Responding to information requests for natural heritage information.

Skills

Nature passion

Land management

Outer Hebrides knowledge

Biodiversity knowledge

Climate change knowledge

NatureScot role awareness

Protected areas knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

HND/Degree or equivalent qualification or practical experience in an environmental discipline

Job description

NatureScot is Scotland’s Nature Agency, protecting and restoring nature, and inspiring action to value our natural world. You will contribute to NatureScot’s vision by supporting casework, AECS applications, and protected areas management in the West Team.

Training and mentoring will be provided; flexible working is supported, and there is a Civil Service pension and generous annual leave.

This role requires knowledge of the Outer Hebrides context and strong stakeholder engagement.