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Join the John Muir Trust as a Conservation Officer and become a force for preserving wild places for future generations.
Overview
Salary £27370
Location Fort William, United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The John Muir Trust is a forward-thinking conservation organization committed to the conservation, protection, and repair of the wilderness. This dynamic role offers an opportunity to join their Central Region team, working in the breathtaking Ben Nevis area.
Role Summary
- Support the Nevis Property Manager in delivering the Property Management Plan and conduct daily upkeep of equipment.
- Liaise with contractors on site, organize and deliver volunteer activities.
- Assist with member engagement activities, including workshops and events.
Role Requirements
- Ability to coordinate and deliver conservation activities.
- Responsibility for habitat and species monitoring and record keeping.
- Strong communication skills to liaise with contractors and engage the public in conservation efforts.
Application Process Details
- This is a full-time, permanent position based in Fort William.
- The role comes with a salary starting from £27,370, a 5% employer pension contribution, and 36 days of holiday per year.
- The Trust encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and walks of life.
The John Muir Trust is a progressive conservation organisation dedicated to conserving, protecting and repairing wild places for the benefit of everyone. We have a rare opportunity to join our Central Region team as a Conservation Officer, supporting our work in the Ben Nevis area.
The role involves supporting the Nevis Property Manager in delivering the Property Management Plan at Nevis to demonstrate exemplary land management. You will also support the work of any other staff based at Nevis, such as a Seasonal Ranger, and undertake practical conservation tasks. You will be responsible for daily upkeep of equipment, habitat and species monitoring, and keeping records up to date.
You will liaise with contractors on site about practical conservation tasks or engagement activities, coordinate and deliver volunteer activity on the property, and support delivery of outdoor learning activities to engage people with practical conservation. You will also assist with engaging members of the public with our work and wild places, including workshops and events.
The successful candidate will be a key member of our Central Region team, reporting to the Nevis Property Manager. We are committed to promoting a more inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences.
This is a full-time, permanent position based at the John Muir Trust office in Fort William. The role requires spending time on our property to deliver activities and oversee tasks. The salary is Band B, starting from £27,370, with a 5% employer contribution to a group auto-enrolment pension scheme. The role comes with 34 days of holiday per year plus 2 wild/sustainable travel days.
