Conservation Officer - Central Scotland with RSPB

Location: Home based and Glasgow office Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £33,027.00 – £35,259.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days\’ Annual Leave About the role As part of our Central Scotland Area Team, we are seeking a determined and enthusiastic team player, with a passion for nature to fill the role of Conservation Officer and help us deliver a range of work for priority species and habitats. In this varied role you will respond to planning and forestry casework, provide advice directly to land managers, coordinate and undertake surveys, and help deliver conservation projects. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or ability to show equivalent work experience Good knowledge of the species and habitats of Central Scotland Experience of influencing and negotiating with the public or private sector, to deliver biodiversity benefits, through both regulatory and voluntary means, especially planning casework Sufficient knowledge of a range of other delivery mechanisms, including agri-environmental schemes, for conservation work in Scotland Ability to work effectively as a team player both internally and in external partnerships Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentational) – including an ability to speak confidently and cogently in public to a variety of audiences Ability to rapidly analyse significant quantities of information, prioritise and balance a diverse workload often to tight deadlines Proficient at using Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel & Word Experience of working to survey, protect and/or manage important sites, species, or habitats Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: An understanding of the Scottish planning system Competency in use of GIS Project management skills Experience of managing staff or volunteers and setting clear work priorities Understanding of the concept of landscape scale conservation and the pressures on land use in the operational area of this role. The post will be based both at home and RSPB\’s Glasgow office. You will be required to be able to travel independently to different groups and venues, not always easily accessed with public transport. A driver’s license is strongly recommended, or a suitable alternative. The Conservation Officers will be part of a friendly, enthusiastic team, with a strong emphasis on working collaboratively and mutual support. Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 22nd Jun 2025 Interviews: 9th July 2025. Apply HERE #J-18808-Ljbffr