Status: Fixed term until February 2027
Closing date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
Interviews: We anticipate conducting interview in person at Inverbroom, Thursday 27th November 2025
Are you passionate about protecting and understanding the natural world? We’re looking for a dedicated Ecologist to support the development phase of a landmark conservation initiative at Inverbroom, a 7,000-hectare reserve in the Scottish Highlands. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of landscape-scale restoration, working with a passionate team and a wide range of stakeholders to deliver nature-positive outcomes for people and wildlife.
More information about Inverbroom can be found here and on our Reserves page Inverbroom ¦ Scottish Wildlife Trust
About the Role
You will:
· Oversee contracted habitat surveys including National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys across the Reserve.
· Undertake habitat condition assessment surveys and woodland Herbivore Impact Assessments (HIAs). Oversee contracted dwarf shrub heath and blanket bog HIAs.
· Undertake protected species surveys, including but not limited to otter, water vole, red squirrel, pine marten, badger and bat surveys.
· Undertake breeding bird surveys, including upland wader surveys.
· Oversee contracted ecological river surveys.
· Undertake Invasive Non-Native Species surveys, including plants and mammals.
About You
You’ll bring:
· Proven comprehensive knowledge of Scottish habitats and species experience
· Significant experience in ecological surveys/monitoring, ideally including habitats, birds and protected mammals
· Significant experience of preparation of reports and presentation of key results
· Knowledge of data management techniques for ecological survey data
· Why Join Us?
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a leading conservation charity with a bold vision for a connected, resilient landscape where nature and people thrive. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on one of Scotland’s most ambitious restoration projects.