Seasonal Ranger (Falls of Clyde)

The role of the seasonal ranger is to support the Ranger and Visitor Experience Manager to engage with the public and carry out reserve-based tasks. The main duties will include patrolling the wildlife reserve, delivering public events, undertaking practical conservation work, and carrying out biological recording. The working pattern will be from Saturday to Wednesday and will include evenings (usually once per week). The successful candidate will:

• Patrol the wildlife reserve and promote site safety to visitors
• Undertake a wide range of practical conservation tasks
• Work with and support our Ranger and team of volunteers
• Lead guided walks and public events, such as badger watches
• Deliver public engagement events throughout the summer
• Carry out biological recording
• Help run environmental education activities for school groups and the public
• Actively recruit members to the Scottish Wildlife Trust
• Set trap cameras and process footage
  
  We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and skilled person to work as part of the Falls of Clyde team at the popular Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve, part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve.
This exciting role requires excellent people and organisational skills, confidence in presenting and speaking publicly, and a high degree of flexibility. You will be responsible for organising tasks for yourself and a small team of volunteers and adapting your plan according to changing conditions. This role is suited to individuals who are practical, pragmatic and can think outside of the box. Much of the role entails working outside in all-weather and requires a reasonable level of fitness.

For 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland's land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.