Coastal Restoration Officer

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Coastal Restoration Officer to lead an ambitious expansion of the Findhorn Watershed Initiative into the estuarine and coastal environment, with an initial focus on the restoration of seagrass meadows in Findhorn Bay.

Building on three years of ad-hoc seagrass survey work and community engagement undertaken by the project partners, this role will establish dedicated capacity to develop and deliver a programme of seagrass meadow restoration and expansion.

Working closely with the Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) team, project partners Moray Ocean Community (MOC), and local volunteers, you will lead work to survey, propagate and plant seagrass, monitor restoration outcomes, and build a lasting culture of coastal stewardship in and around Findhorn Bay.

The successful candidate will be equally comfortable collecting ecological data in the field, coordinating practical restoration activities, and inspiring volunteers and local communities to become actively involved in nature recovery.

This role is funded thanks to the Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF), as part of the Seagrass Meadows Scotland project.

Salary: £28,160 per annum 0.8 FTE (equivalent to £35,200 full time)

Hours: 0.8 FTE – 28 hours per week

Term: Fixed term until March 31st 2028. Includes a six-month probationary period.

Place of work: The role will be based at the Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie Rivers Trust office, Logie Steading, Dunphhail, Moray, IV36 2QN, with a hybrid, flexible working approach.

Application deadline: 12 noon on Friday 12th June 2026.

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.

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