Access & Recreation Officers

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) are seeking 2 Access and Recreation Officers to join our Conservation and Engagement (C&E) team.

Location: The Pitcairn Centre, Moidart Drive, Glenrothes, KY7 6ET
Salary: £30,691.29 – £33,732.26
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week (including regular weekend work)
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus 8 days public holidays; LGPS Pension Scheme; Cycle to Work and Discounts Scheme; Training and Professional Development.
Closing Date: Tues 14th October 2025 (interview date: 23rd and 24th October 2025)

About the role:

The Access & Recreation Officer will be placed within the Conservation and Engagement team. They will help oversee the day-to-day management and responsible access at all FCCT sites in accordance with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and support partner actions to ensure wider responsible access across Fife.

About you:

We are looking for a driven and proactive individual to join our team. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Educated to SCQF level 6, which includes an HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject (eg. Countryside Management). Time-served experience in a relevant position will also be considered.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and how it affects access rights.
• Appropriate equipment care experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Good track record of collaborative working, developing, and maintaining effective relationships.
• Good standard of communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Responsible character, capable of working independently.
• Confident talking to and conveying the FCCT message to a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
• A suitable standard of fitness (able to walk 15 miles and use hand tools like saws and spades) and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Confident and approachable demeanour.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and be diplomatic, but also assertive.
• Proactive and hard-working attitude.
• A bias towards action.
• Able to supervise tool use by Countryside Wardens and volunteers.
• A demonstrable personal interest in the countryside and the outdoors.
• Excellent team player, able to put shared goals before self.
• Diplomatic, flexible, and empathetic to other views whilst able to get own opinions across.

About FCCT:

Fife Coast & Countryside Trust are an organisation driven by a passion for Fife. We are committed to developing and delivering high quality, impact led projects for the benefit of people and nature. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive, energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.

Closing Date: Tues 14th October 2025.

Interview Dates: 23rd and 24th October 2025