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Project Surveyor - Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels
£18k - £20k pa, depending on experience
Location flexible but Tayside/Angus preferred
Fixed term for 6 months
35 hours per week
The Scottish Wildlife Trust, Scottish Natural Heritage, Forestry Commission Scotland and Scottish Rural Property and Business Association, with support from local squirrel groups across Scotland, are implementing a major project to help conserve Scotland's red squirrel population.
Employed by SWT, the successful candidate will work in concert with Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels Project Officers in Aberdeenshire, Tayside and Argyll & Trossachs to complete the setting up of the project's 100 surveys in named tetrads across the project area. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that all surveys are completed and reported on schedule, including liaising with and supporting volunteer surveyors, and will include sightings transect surveys and feeder-box (hair identification) monitoring.
Applicants will hold a degree in or equivalent vocational qualification in ecology, countryside management or related discipline. He/she will be experienced in carrying out standardised wildlife surveying, preferably squirrel surveying, and with firm grasp of scientific method and report writing.
Experience of working with the public, private landowners, conservation agencies and volunteer groups along with excellent organisational skills are essential.
This post requires working in remote locations in challenging environments. A project vehicle will be provided therefore a current driving licence is essential.
For further information and an application form see http://www.swt.org.uk/info/jobs,
email recruitment@swt.org.uk, or phone 0131 312 7765.
Closing date for applications, Tuesday 16th March; interviews week beginning 21st March.
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is committed to equal opportunities
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