IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Company :
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Location :
Falls of Clyde, New Lanark
Salary :
£13,500 - £15,000 per annum depending on experience and responsibilities afforded each post.
Sector :
Conservation & Ecology
Species Protection Officer (Peregrine)
Falls of Clyde, New Lanark
Duration: * 7 March - 15 July
Working at the popular Falls of Clyde wildlife reserve between March and July, the post holder will organise and manage Operation Peregrine and represent SWT on this busy site (10,000 visitors to Operation Peregrine in 2010). Duties include:
* Setting up Operation Peregrine 2011, including site fencing, interpretation, telescopes, cctv systems and caravan
* Staffing Operation Peregrine for 5 days/nights per week (staying in basic accommodation onsite overnight) from April to June
* Maintaining a 24hr presence on site to protect the nesting peregrines (staff & volunteers)
* Talking to visitors about the peregrines and SWT
* Organising, managing and training volunteers
* Membership recruitment
* Maintaining the site and accommodation in a clean and tidy condition
* Taking donations and shop sales
* Regularly updating the Visitor Centre and SWT website diary
Good communication and presentation skills, self motivation and knowledge of peregrine falcons are essential. The position will require long working days with basic accommodation provided on site with weekend, evenings and public holiday working.
*Applicants should be aware that the appointment and duration of this post depends on the successful nesting pattern of the peregrines.
For application pack and job descriptions see www.swt.org.uk, e-mail recruitment@swt.org.uk or phone 0131 312 7765.
Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Multiple submissions should be accompanied by separate application forms relevant to the posts applied for and clearly marked up with post title.
SWT is committed to equal opportunities
Disclosure Scotland checks at enhanced level will be undertaken for successful applicants
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