Seagrass Project Officer

Wester Ross Fisheries Trust

Gairloch, Scotland
£30,160 pro rata
Part Time • Fixed Term
Closing on Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Marine Conservation


Wester Ross Fisheries Trust Seagrass Project Officer (part-time)

We are seeking to appoint a short term Project Officer for our exciting seagrass restoration project. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for marine conservation, and experience in practical conservation work, project planning and working with volunteers.

As part of a small friendly team, the role will include surveying seagrass and potential restoration sites using a variety of desk based and field work methods. It will also involve collection, propagation and planting of seagrass as well as assisting in managing the seagrass nursery. This project is supported by the Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF).

Location: Gairloch, with field sites in Loch Ewe and nearby
Salary: £30,160 pro-rata. 6 month fixed term contract
Hours: 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE), with flexible hours required to suit project goals.
Additional hours may be available for wider WRFT work depending on availability and experience.

Closing date: 31st March
Interviews: Mid-April

Please see the full job details attached and if you would like to have an informal chat about the role please email Diorbhail at [email protected].

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About Wester Ross Fisheries Trust

Wester Ross Fisheries Trust (WRFT) was established in 1996 in response to the need for solutions to fisheries problems and to improve the management of wild fisheries. While the majority of the Trust's work to date has focused on migratory fish species such as salmon and sea trout, the Trust has also undertaken scientific research on a range of other freshwater fish species, notably brown trout, char and lamprey. Wester Ross Fisheries Trust works closely with local fishery proprietors and landowners, anglers, government agencies and other non-government organisations to restore fisheries through improved management.

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