Dornoch Restoration Officer

Dornoch Restoration Officer
Dornoch Firth, Scotland
The Organisation
Our client is a charity fighting for a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean: one we can all enjoy.
They are now looking for a Dornoch Restoration Officer to join their team on a full-time basis for a fixed term contract from May to October 2024.
The Benefits
- Salary of £21,848 per annum pro rata
- Annual leave starting at 25 days per year, plus Bank Holidays pro rata (our client also closes between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)
- 6% employer contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme
- Sick pay at full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)
- Great work life balance through flexible and in many cases, remote working
- Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you
- A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice
- Cycle-to-work scheme to help you buy a bike
This is an incredible opportunity for someone who can engage audiences, raise public awareness and deliver fascinating talks to help our client protect and support an incredible area of Scottish coast.
You’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings of the Dornoch Firth, a picturesque coastal area, renowned for its beauty and biodiversity.
So, if you're ready to dive into a rewarding role where you can lead conservation efforts, engage communities and drive positive change for the ocean, then apply today!
The Role
As a Dornoch Restoration Officer, you will guide tourists around the Dornoch Firth, explaining our client’s conservation work and the habitats and animals that live there.
Delivering engaging events and public talks, you will work closely with the Learning Team and Heriot-Watt University to achieve our client’s objectives on education and citizen science delivery.
You will also recruit, train, manage and help to co-ordinate volunteers around the Dornoch Firth, including achieving objectives on education and citizen science delivery.
Additionally, you will:
- Deliver education sessions to primary, secondary and local youth groups in the area
- Build relationships with local communities and relevant stakeholders
About You
To be considered as a Dornoch Restoration Officer, you will need:
- Experience delivering talks and raising public awareness through attendance at key events
- Proven ability to effectively engage different audiences including community groups and young people
- Excellent project co-ordination skills
- A full valid driving licence with access to your own vehicle or alternative means to manage the on-site aspect of this work reliably
The closing date for applications is 24th March 2024
Interviews are to be held the week commencing 1st April 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Conservation Officer, Environmental Officer, Biodiversity Conservation Officer, Conservation Support Officer, or Restoration Officer.
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