Clyde Valley Ranger

About us 

For 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters
in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The
Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work,
demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and
inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It
also manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the
UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement. 

The Role: 

We are looking for an outstanding and enthusiastic individual to join our team managing the
Clyde Valley Wildlife Reserves, based in the New Lanark United Nations World Heritage Village.
This post carries a significant level of responsibility and offers great potential for the
right person to make a real impact. 

The Successful candidate will: 

• Work with the Reserves Manager to protect and enhance five wildlife reserves including the
  Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve, two of which form part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National
  Nature Reserve.
• Manage contractors and volunteers, undertaking practical conservation work and biological
  monitoring across the reserves.
• Work with the Visitor Experience Manager at Falls of Clyde to develop and run a program of
  events and activities to raise the profile of the Clyde Valley reserves, and the Scottish
  Wildlife Trust in general;
• Promote activities for volunteering and provide information on the wildlife on the reserves
  to the public via social media.
• Manage budget, including annual budget planning in conjunction with the Reserves Manager.
• Line manage the Falls of Clyde Seasonal Ranger.
• Assist in securing project funds to allow future implementation and development of
  conservation projects.
• Take responsibility for and manage health and safety procedures on sites.

What we offer: 

• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes. 
• We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to
  offer a flexible approach. 
• One Wellness Hour per week 
• Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation 
• Enhanced Sick Pay Allowance 
• Training and Development 

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a proud equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications
from all candidates irrespective of their background. We are committed to helping to make the
world of nature conservation as inclusive as possible, as we believe there should be no
barriers to being involved, and that champions and role models from every part of society will
be vital in helping to reverse the loss of biodiversity.

If this sounds like you, please download the job description from our website for full details of
the role. 

If you would like more information, please email [email protected]