Assistant Warden - Tayside Reserves

Tayside Reserves lie in East Scotland and provide a range of key habitats for breeding lapwing, marsh harriers and a wide range of wildfowl. The wetland reserves include Loch Leven, part of Loch Leven NNR managed for lowland waders with a visitor centre and 50,000 visitors a year, Loch of Kinnordy, a tranquil, low key reserve which provides visitors with an intimate wildlife experience, and the Tay Reedbeds, the largest reedbed in the UK, where our client primarily manage for bearded tits.

Tayside Reserves Assistant Warden
Reference number: A2621019
Location: Loch Leven
Salary starting at £19,602 to £21,236 per annum - Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

You will be based at Loch Leven but work on all three of our client's reserves, carrying out a range of habitat management, biological monitoring and people engagement activities. The charity is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible person to assist with conservation efforts to ensure the best breeding and wintering conditions for target species.

You will work closely with staff and volunteers on a range of projects. You will have a good knowledge of environmental issues, good bird ID skills and experience of practical conservation. The role will be varied across reserves and seasons and would suit someone keen to build on previous experience and eager to meet new challenges.

Closing date: 8 November 2019
Interview date: 19 November 2019

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

To Apply and for More Information:

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When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number A2621019 on any correspondence.

No agencies please.