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Join the fight against invertebrate extinction, transform utility land into pollinator habitats as a Conservation Officer at Buglife.
Overview
Salary
£15546.88 - £31093.75
Location
Scotland Central Belt (Remote)
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Buglife is a unique conservation organisation dedicated solely to the preservation of all invertebrates across Europe. They passionately work towards preventing invertebrate extinctions, ensuring these essential creatures that contribute to critical functions like pollination and soil health, continue to thrive in sustainable populations.
Role Summary
- Lead the SPEN - Pollinator B-Lines Project focused on transforming utility lands into pollinator habitats in various Scottish locations.
- Plan and execute habitat improvements, overseeing works, coordinating volunteers,and engaging local communities.
- Manage crucial project aspects like budgeting and reporting.
Role Requirements
- Interest in invertebrate conservation.
- Potential background in habitat restoration, ecological surveying, or community engagement.
- Ability to balance fieldwork, planning, budgeting, and reporting.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Application Process Details
- Submit CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability via email to recruitment@buglife.org.uk.
- Applications must be received by 25th August 2025.
- Interviews will commence from 1st September 2025, conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Buglife is the only organisation in Europe solely dedicated to the conservation of all invertebrates. We work to halt invertebrate extinctions and secure thriving, sustainable populations of these essential creatures, which play critical roles in pollination, soil health, and entire ecosystems. Our mission is to halt the extinction of invertebrate species and secure sustainable populations of these essential creatures.
The role of the Conservation Officer is to lead the SPEN: Pollinator B-Lines Project, transforming utility land into vital pollinator habitats across the Central Belt. This one-year, Scottish Power Energy Network (SPEN)-funded project involves restoring at least five sites in Fife, West Lothian, West Dunbartonshire, and North Lanarkshire. You’ll plan and deliver habitat improvements to include species-rich grasslands and insect banks, tailored to each location. Your role covers project management from overseeing works and contractors, coordinating volunteers, managing budgets, to engaging local communities through outreach.
Job requirements include a strong interest in invertebrate conservation. You may bring experience in areas such as habitat restoration, ecological surveying, or community involvement but you’ll also be comfortable applying your knowledge across a wide range of tasks. You’ll be confident managing your own workload, balancing fieldwork with planning, budgeting, and reporting. You should feel comfortable working with a diverse group of people, including land managers, contractors, and volunteers, and bring excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Benefits include a supportive and flexible working environment. 23 days annual leave (rising to 28 after 3 years service), plus office closure between Christmas and New Year. Enhanced pension contributions. Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for the role via the form below, alternatively email us at [email removed - click apply for more details]. Application deadline: 25 August 2025 Interviews: week commencing 1 September 2025 (held via Microsoft Teams).
