Project Officer
Spey Catchment Initiative
Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Fixed term to Sept 2028 with possibility of extension.
Based at home and/or at our office in Grantown on Spey
- Are you passionate about restoring and protecting Scotland’s natural habitats?
- Do you want to work on riparian woodland and other habitat restoration projects that make a real difference?
- Can you share your passion to inspire and encourage people to work with you?
- Are you ready to join our small, friendly and award-winning team?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
The Spey Catchment Initiative (SCI) has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Project Officer to help expand our vital restoration work. In this role you will initiate, plan and deliver important riparian woodland and other habitat restoration projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Project Scoping and instigation: Build relationships with farmers and landowners, agencies and stakeholders, to develop new restoration projects.
- Project Planning and Design: Develop detailed plans and budgets; secure permissions and funding.
- Delivery: Work with contractors and partners to implement and maintain projects.
- Promotion and publicity: Collaborate with colleagues to raise awareness and engage communities.
The Spey Catchment Initiative is a key partner in the Scottish Wildlife Trust Riverwoods: A Blueprint for River Woodland Recovery Project.
A detailed job description is available here: Spey Tributaries Project Officer Job Description