Exciting job opportunity if you are in / can get to Lowes:
Species Protection Officer (x4) | Scottish Wildlife Trust scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Title: Species Protection Officer (x 4 posts)Status: April – June 2023, 17.5 hours per weekSalary: £19,838 pro rata per annumLocation: Loch of the Lowes, DunkeldClosing date: 31 January 2023, 12 noon
Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity is looking for enthusiastic individuals to undertake the role of Species Protection Officer (SPO) based at Loch of the Lowes. This paid role includes free accommodation, invaluable training and the opportunity to develop experience in nature conservation, working with volunteers and public engagement!
A substantial portion of Osprey Watch duties will require SPOs to work night shifts. The role will also require working closely with the Perthshire Ranger, the Volunteer Nest Protection Team and Visitor Centre staff.
During this 8-week role, candidates will focus on providing an ‘Osprey Watch’ nest protection programme based at Loch of the Lowes. This will be a combination of paid working hours and voluntary unpaid hours. Successful candidates will work under a 17.5 hour temporary employment contract, the remainder of the 35 hours each week will be under a volunteer agreement. Successful candidates will receive invaluable training, practical experience, and free accommodation, in a loch-side, wooden eco-bothy for the duration of the role.
If only I was younger, Geemeff, what a super opportunity!
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