Nature Restoration Apprentice: Reserve Officer (18 Months)

NatureScot; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Flexible working

Annual leave ~41.5 days

Volunteer leave

Wellbeing support

Discount scheme

Job summary

NatureScot in Dumfries is offering an 18-month Apprentice National Nature Reserve Officer role on a temporary basis. You will work on Caerlaverock NNR, Cairnsmore of Fleet NNR and Kirkconnell Flow NNR, gaining hands-on reserve management experience while completing a Land and Nature Apprenticeship.

The program combines on-the-job learning with accredited training, supports flexible working, and provides a civil service pension and enhanced leave.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an interest in and passion for nature and environmental conservation.
• Be willing to work outdoors in all conditions and remote situations.
• Be ready to undertake and complete a Modern Apprenticeship in Land and Nature.
• Be prepared to attend off-the-job training.
• Have a positive attitude towards learning on the job.

Responsibilities

• Habitat and species management – develop skills in practical habitat and species management.
• Practical estate work - assist with practical maintenance and management duties including fencing, path work, litter clearing.
• Reserve Management – understand the range of tasks which contribute to management of the reserve.
• Project management - develop awareness of project management and finance.
• Monitoring – assist with habitat and species monitoring.
• Working with people – assist volunteers, support events and group visits.
• Develop an understanding of land management and nature restoration relationships.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

NatureScot in Dumfries is offering an 18-month Apprentice National Nature Reserve Officer role on a temporary basis. You will work on Caerlaverock NNR, Cairnsmore of Fleet NNR and Kirkconnell Flow NNR, gaining hands-on reserve management experience while completing a Land and Nature Apprenticeship.

The program combines on-the-job learning with accredited training, supports flexible working, and provides a civil service pension and enhanced leave.