Head of Operations & Consultancy

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and proactive individual to take up the newly established role of Head of Operations & Consultancy for the Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie Rivers Trust.

This role combines operational leadership with commercial responsibility, including taking the lead in the development and growth of Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie Rivers Consulting Ltd – our newly established trading subsidiary.

The postholder will be responsible for translating organisational priorities into effective delivery, managing staff, resources, and key stakeholder relationships, and ensuring that the Trust’s work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The consultancy is currently at an early stage of development, with core structures in place and an existing pipeline of secured and prospective work. The successful candidate will take ownership of delivering live projects while completing the establishment of the consultancy’s systems, processes, and client management approach.

Internally, the role will work closely with FNLRT Executive Director, Office Manager and Ecologist to guide and streamline operations and contract delivery. The role will also be responsible for management and supervision of fieldwork staff.

Externally, the role will involve liaison with the District Salmon Fisheries Boards of each river within FNLRT’s stewardship, other fishery interests, developers, contractors, and local stakeholders including the angling community.

For further information about the role, including key responsibilities and person specification, please visit our website.

Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as such early submission is encouraged.

Interviews will be held in person at the FNLRT offices at Logie Steading during w/c 15th June, with a view to the successful candidate starting as soon as possible.

We will acknowledge receipt of all applications by email. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback for candidates who do not reach the interview stage.

The Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie Rivers Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and make recruitment decisions by matching our organisation’s needs with the skills, experience and potential of candidates.

We are committed to ensuring that no applicant is disadvantaged on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or marriage or civil partnership.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.