North-East Seasonal Ranger
Scottish Wildlife Trust
An outstanding opportunity for a passionate, highly motivated, and skilled individual person to effectively manage 5 reserves in Aberdeenshire and East Moray.
The Role:
This exciting role requires excellent organisational skills, coupled with a high degree of flexibility. You will be responsible for organising work programs for yourself and a small team of volunteers, constantly adapting your plan according to changing conditions. This role is suited to individuals who are intuitive and can think outside of the box. The nature of the work includes being present outdoors, in stunning remote locations of the North East of Scotland, and will at times be physically demanding.
Due to the nature of this remote role, there will be an element of home working required. A current driving license is essential, to travel to/from the suite of beautiful reserves we have in the surrounding area.
The successful candidate(s) will ideally have:
- a high degree of emotional maturity, resilience and flexibility
- excellent people skills
- ability to work under their own initiative and as part of a close-knit team
- ability to organise, supervise and motivate a small team of volunteers
- exceptional verbal communication skills to maintain relationships with stakeholders
- good practical skills and experience to carry out or arrange necessary maintenance the reserves
- experience in a wide range of practical conservation tasks
- certification in the use of brushcutters, (chainsaw and herbicide spraying would be advantageous but not essential)
- ability to produce an annual report on the season's activities
Status:
6 Month Fixed Term, March-September 2026
Interviews:
23rd January 2026
About us
For more than 60 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. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
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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