Seasonal Countryside Warden x3

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) is an independent charitable trust who work to promote,
manage, and maintain Fife’s exceptional outdoor spaces. We are an organisation driven by a
passion for Fife’s natural heritage and a commitment to promoting understanding and care for
the natural environment. 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.

We are currently seeking ‘Countryside Wardens’ who will be an integral part in
driving our work forward. The post holder will be placed within the Conservation &
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.

Essential characteristics:

• 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

We have 3 x temporary posts available on a full-time (36 hours per week) basis, with an annual
salary from £23,633 to £25,829. Work will be delivered over a five-day week but will include
regular weekend work and some evening work as required.

Additional benefits include:

• Holiday entitlement of 25 days (rising to 30 days after the completion of 5 years of
  service) plus 8 days Public Holiday.
• LGPS Pension Scheme.
• Access to Cycle to Work Scheme.
• An induction and training programme.
• A Health and Wellbeing Programme.
• Access to training and professional development.
• Flexible working.

We are looking for candidates who can start ASAP and would be able to commit to the role until
the end of October/start of November. Please note, there is potential for one post to retained
on a permanent basis from November onwards.

The closing date for this post is Sunday 24th March, with interviews expected to take place
week commencing 15th April.