Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe PH49 4HX
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Job purpose:
As part of the Ranger team which cares for Glencoe National Nature Reserve, the Stalker plays a crucial role in delivering our conservation ambitions for this iconic and ecologically significant mountainous landscape, which has been in the care of the National Trust for Scotland since the 1930s.
You will focus on all aspects of deer management within this 14,000-acre estate, working closely with our neighbours and other local partners to achieve optimum grazing conditions for our protected habitats to regenerate and flourish. You’ll also get involved in the management of livestock for conservation grazing in species-rich grassland and as part of our woodland regeneration activities.
Alongside deer management, you’ll work on your own and with ranger colleagues on a variety of complementary practical conservation tasks, including site condition monitoring and herbivore impact assessments, species surveys, fencing and estate infrastructure maintenance, invasive species removal, tree planting, volunteer supervision and public engagement.
We’re looking for someone with a passion for biodiversity and the benefits it brings our community, who enjoys being outdoors in all weathers and working with animals. By sharing that enthusiasm with those who visit this world-famous nature reserve, you’ll help build awareness and support for our charity.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Deer Management Qualification DSC L1
* Holder of the appropriate certificates for the use of firearms in relation to this work.
* Full driving licence, valid for driving in the UK, plus appropriate requirements for driving with a trailer.
* Formal training in driving ATVs/Argo.
* Experience of practical land management and conservation work and of supervising others to conduct tasks.
* Knowledge of Scottish habitats and species, particularly upland flora and fauna, and ecological survey and monitoring techniques.
* Confidence in interacting with and influencing a wide range of staff, volunteers, visitors, educational groups and other stakeholders.
* The interpersonal skills to work in a team and the self-motivation to work alone with minimal supervision.
* Confident in hill-craft or working in a mountain environment.
* Sound IT skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office products and social media channels.
* Understanding of and belief in, the work of the National Trust for Scotland.
Desirable
* Deer Management Qualification DSC L2
* Trained to use equipment including chainsaw, brush-cutter, pesticides, woodchipper, and confident user of other relevant tools.
* Summer Mountain Leader Certificate.
* First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
Preferred method of application: Application form - found here
Closing date: Sunday 8th June 2025.
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