Conservation Officer
Scottish Seabird Centre
Scotland’s coasts are home to remarkable wildlife and communities, but they are facing growing pressures. Restoring these habitats will be vital to creating healthier, more resilient seas and coastlines. As our Conservation Officer, you will help turn this ambition into action, leading our work to identify new opportunities for coastal restoration through the Restoration Forth partnership.
You’ll bring together ecological evidence, local knowledge and community perspectives to identify opportunities for restoration, while building strong relationships with landowners, communities, volunteers and conservation partners. You’ll also contribute to wider coastal conservation and citizen science projects across the Firth of Forth.
We’re looking for someone with experience in conservation or habitat restoration, strong project management and excellent partnership and communication skills. You’ll be confident working with communities and partners to turn knowledge and ideas into practical action, and bring the ambition, energy and commitment to help restore Scotland’s coastal environment and create a future where our seas and coasts are alive with wildlife, celebrated and protected by all.
You can read the full role description on our website.
We welcome applicants with the right skills and experience and are happy to explore different working hours or patterns to support the right candidate.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
If you would like to discuss this role, please email Carrie at [email protected].
Closing date: 17.00 on Friday 25th September 2026
Interviews for this position will be held on the 5th and 6th of October 2026.
About Scottish Seabird Centre
A charity dedicated to inspiring people to care for wildlife and the natural environment.
For over 20 years the Scottish Seabird Centre has been helping people to learn about Scotland’s marine wildlife, habitats and iconic seabirds. Our base on the edge of the Firth of Forth in the seaside town of North Berwick, East Lothian gives us unparalleled access to amazing coastal seascapes and underwater environments. These include the Bass Rock which supports the world’s largest colony of northern gannets.
A charity dedicated to inspiring people to care for wildlife and the natural environment. For over 20 years the Scottish Seabird Centre has been helping people to learn about Scotland’s marine wildlife, habitats and iconic seabirds. Our base on the edge of the Firth of Forth in the seaside town of North Berwick, East Lothian gives us unparalleled access to amazing coastal seascapes and underwater environments. These include the Bass Rock which supports the world’s largest colony of northern gannets.
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