Natural Heritage Officer (Inverbroom)
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Natural Heritage Officer (Inverbroom)
Salary: £25,750 - £27,295
Location: Ullapool, Inverbroom
Status: Full time, Permanent
Closing date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
Interviews: We anticipate conducting interview in person at Inverbroom, Wednesday 26th November 2025
We’re looking for a committed Natural Heritage Officer to help protect and enhance our natural environment for future generations. As a Natural Heritage Officer you will be in a unique position to support the planning and delivery of nature conservation works, including securing a baseline understanding of natural heritage across Scottish Wildlife Trust’s newest and largest wildlife reserve. More information about Inverbroom can be found here and on our Reserves page Inverbroom | Scottish Wildlife Trust
About the Role
You will work closely with the project team, the post holder will undertake practical conservation and reserve management tasks, carrying out standardised reserve checks (including access infrastructure and fence surveys and tree safety inspections) and delivering remedial works either directly or with contractors when appropriate. The role will also develop and deliver public engagement activities and volunteering opportunities such as volunteer work parties and citizen science events, to connect people with Inverbroom’s natural heritage.
About You
You’ll bring:
- Relevant degree or N/SVQ Level 3 / 4 or equivalent demonstrable experience relating to countryside management.
- Certification to NPTC/Lantra standards and experience in chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting and felling small trees. CS 30 and 31 or willingness to undergo qualification.
- Certification to NPTC/Lantra standards and experience in strimmer and brushcutter operations or willingness to undergo qualification. Certificate for trailer, all-terrain vehicles or willingness to undergo qualification.
- 2 years of planning and delivering practical conservation work.
- 2 years of volunteer supervision & management, including designing and delivering events &/or activities.
- Demonstrable experience in the safe use and maintenance of hand and power tools.
- Good understanding of land management for wildlife conservation.
- Good natural history skills and a knowledge of the species and habitats found in Scotland.
- Health & Safety legislation/procedures relating to outdoor working.
Why Join Us?
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a leading conservation charity with a bold vision for a connected, resilient landscape where nature and people thrive. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on one of Scotland’s most ambitious restoration projects.
For more information regarding aspects of the role, please refer to the Job Description.
About Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT)
For over 50 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.
The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
For over 50 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
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