The role

You will be working to recovery Scotland's Wildcats by joining the Saving Wildcats project under direction of the Field Manager (In-situ) working in collaboration with other project staff / stakeholders and project partners. Your role will be to deliver targeted work at the wildcat release site, or other relevant locations, that supports threat mitigation, field surveys, population monitoring, and public engagement whilst working to international best practice guidance and relevant national legislation. All in support of RZSS’s Vision and Mission.

Some of the things you’ll do:

Working with other members of the in-situ team to undertake operational delivery of field-based actions.
Contribute to project communications including interviews and social media etc.
Plan specific aspects of field work and contribute to relevant risk assessments.
Collect and managing scientific monitoring data with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Be responsible for maintenance of field equipment.
When necessary or as requested by line manager, represent the project at external meetings and communicate regularly with the public, a range of stakeholders and other relevant organisations.
Input into the wider running and development of the project

What we’re looking for:

Qualified to degree-level or equivalent experience in ecology, biology or environment related discipline.

Sound knowledge and understanding of species translocations and conservation issues involved in species recovery

Data handling and analysis skills, for example including camera-trap data and the use of GIS or R statistical package.

Full clean driving licence.

Physically fit and able to work independently. Experience conducting field work in remote locations and under challenging conditions.

Ability to engage directly with the local community and key stakeholder groups, including face-to-face communication and public speaking skills.

Good team work skills

What you’ll get in return:

37.5hr working week (5 out of 7 days)
34 days annual leave (pro rata)
Access to a healthcare plan
Employer contributory pension scheme
You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once a successful candidate has been found. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as quickly as possible.