Kittiwake Warden - Dunbar Area - EAL10750

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £18.70 - £20.91

Temporary for 12 months, with the option for extension.
Days and Hours of Work:
35 hours per week, to include some weekends, early mornings, and evenings.
Flexi time is applicable and starting and finishing times are negotiable.
To start January/February 2025.

Position is subject to funding agreement being fully finalised.

This is an exciting opportunity to join East Lothian Council’s Countryside Rangers as the Dunbar Kittiwake Warden, based in and around Dunbar Harbour which is part of John Muir Country Park. The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the kittiwakes who breed at the Dunbar Castle kittiwake colony and for implementing measures to improve the number of kittiwakes nesting and breeding successfully at Dunbar Castle. As part of this, the role will also require the post holder to work with harbour users, including local fishermen and visitors, as well as school/community groups to provide advice and education on the kittiwakes.

Job Details

To monitor kittiwakes and collect data on disturbance and to implement measures to improve the number of kittiwakes nesting and breeding successfully at Dunbar Castle, as agreed with stakeholders.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

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Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Degree/Diploma in Ecology or other related discipline and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through an approved Countryside Ranger training programme or other relevant experience in relation to seabird monitoring.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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