Overview

Are you passionate about protecting and understanding the natural world? We’re looking for a dedicated Ecologist to support the development phase of a landmark conservation initiative at Inverbroom, a 7,000-hectare reserve in the Scottish Highlands. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of landscape-scale restoration, working with a passionate team and a wide range of stakeholders to deliver nature-positive outcomes for people and wildlife.

You will:

  • Oversee contracted habitat surveys including National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys across the Reserve.
  • Undertake habitat condition assessment surveys and woodland Herbivore Impact Assessments (HIAs). Oversee contracted dwarf shrub heath and blanket bog HIAs.
  • Undertake protected species surveys, including but not limited to otter, water vole, red squirrel, pine marten, badger and bat surveys.
  • Undertake breeding bird surveys, including upland wader surveys.
  • Oversee contracted ecological river surveys.
  • Undertake Invasive Non-Native Species surveys, including plants and mammals.

About You 

You’ll bring:

  • Proven comprehensive knowledge of Scottish habitats and species experience
  • Significant experience in ecological surveys/monitoring, ideally including habitats, birds and protected mammals
  • Significant experience of preparation of reports and presentation of key results
  • Knowledge of data management techniques for ecological survey data
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