Senior Ecologist – Habitats

Status: Full time, 2 year post with the potential to extend

The Role:

The Senior Ecologist – Habitats will be working within the Knowledge & Evidence (K&E)
team to lead on the delivery of a rolling cycle of reserve habitat monitoring, as a key part of
the implementation of the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s reserve monitoring strategy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering habitat condition
surveys, Herbivore Impact Assessments, and other surveys as necessary across Scottish Wildlife
Trust reserves. This will involve developing standardised methodologies for assessing the
condition of reserve habitats, analysing habitat condition data and providing recommendations
to inform future management and monitoring.

The post holder will work with the K&E team to ensure good data management, to develop GIS
systems for mapping key reserve habitat data and to produce high quality technical summaries
and reports.

The post allows for hybrid working, with the successful candidate working from a base in
Edinburgh. The post will require considerable travel across Scotland.

You must be qualified to degree level or equivalent in ecology or similar discipline and be
able to demonstrate your achievements and experience in ecological surveying and monitoring
across a range of habitats. A current UK driving licence is essential, as is a willingness to
undertake travel and overnight stays.

Closing date for applications is: 11th September 2024
Interviews will be held on: 19th September 2024

The Trust is a passionate employer, proactive about creating a culture of diversity and
inclusive workplace that promotes and values equal opportunities for all. We welcome
individuals from all networks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

About us

For nearly 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and
supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and
seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work,
demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and
inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The
Trust manages a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the
UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.