Countryside Warden

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) are seeking a Countryside Warden to join our
Conservation and Engagement (C&E) team.

Location: The Pitcairn Centre, Moidart Drive, Glenrothes, KY7 6ET
Salary: £23,633 – £25,829
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week (including regular weekend work which is
paid @Time + 1/3)
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus 8 days public holidays;
LGPS Pension Scheme; Cycle to Work and Discounts Scheme; Training and Professional Development.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 15th September

About the role: 

The Countryside Warden will be placed within the Conservation and Engagement team and will
report to the Access and Recreation Manager. They will help oversee the day-to-day management
and responsible access at all FCCT sites in accordance with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
and deliver the obligations identified in the Service Level Agreement (SLA) with key
stakeholders.

About you: 

We are looking for a driven and proactive individual to join our team. You will bring with you
the following skills and experience.

Essential characteristics (including but not limited to): 

• Educated to SCQF level 6, which includes an HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g.,
  Countryside Management). Time-served experience in a relevant position will also be considered.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and how it
  affects access rights.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Good track record of collaborative working, developing, and maintaining effective
  relationships.
• Good standard of communication skills.
• Responsible character, confident and capable of working independently.
• Confident talking to and conveying FCCT messages to a wide range of people.
• A suitable standard of fitness (able to walk 15 miles and use hand tools like saws and
  spades) and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and be diplomatic, but also
  assertive.
• Proactive and hard-working attitude.
• A demonstrable personal interest in the countryside and the outdoors.
• Excellent team player.

Additional benefits include: 

• A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus 8 days Public Holidays (pro rata).
• LGPS Pension Scheme.
• Access to training and professional development.
• Flexible working.
• Cycle to Work and Discounts Scheme.

About FCCT: 

FCCT are an organisation driven by a passion for Fife and are committed to developing and
delivering high quality, impact led projects for the benefit of people and nature. We believe
that our people are our greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive,
energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.

The closing date for this post is midnight on Sunday 15th September, with
interviews expected to take place week commencing 30th September. Successful applicants will be
expected to start in post week commencing 4th November although some flexibility is possible.