Head of Operations & Consultancy in Forres

Overview

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 leading the development and growth of Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie Rivers Consulting Ltd – our newly established trading subsidiary. The postholder will translate organisational priorities into effective delivery, manage staff, resources, and key stakeholder relationships, and ensure that the Trust’s work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Compensation and Working Conditions

Salary: £42,000–£48,000 (based on experience). Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week.

Part time arrangements can be considered on a discretionary basis for the right candidate. The role will involve occasional work on evenings and weekends. Term: Fixed term for 12 months, with intention to extend subject to funding. Includes a six-month probationary period.

Location

The role will be based at the Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie Rivers Trust office, Logie Steading, Dunphail, Moray, IV36 2QN, with a hybrid, flexible working approach. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be based in or close to the River Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie catchment areas. We are unable to support relocation costs.