Raptor Conservation Officer - Grantown on Spey, United Kingdom - Cairngorms National Park Authority

Cairngorms National Park Authority
Cairngorms National Park Authority
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Grantown on Spey, United Kingdom

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Salary:
£33,652 - £40,362 (Band D)


Location:
Grantown on Spey


Job Type: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract


Hours:
Full Time; 36 hours per week


Closing Date: 23:59pm, Sunday 30th April


Interview Date:
Thursday 11th May 2023 (held virtually)


Equalities:


We are Disability Confident committed employer, if you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essential requirements of the post, we will interview you.

In all circumstances CNPA appoints on merit-based evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.


About Us:

The Cairngorms National Park (CNP) is the largest national park in the UK, covering 4500km2.

It is also a place of sheer abundance, having more high mountain ground than anywhere else in the UK, the largest Caledonian forest, some of Scotland's purest rivers and finest livestock rearing farmland.

It is home to 25 percent of the UK's rare and endangered species.

It is a truly unique place to work, with our dedicated and passionate Nature & Climate Change directorate who are committed to achieving the best for both conservation and land management.

Furthermore, there is access to some of the most beautiful countryside straight from our Headquarters office door.


The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) was recognised as one of Scotland's top 10 flexible employers and listed in the UK's Top 100 best not for profit companies to work for; we're dedicated to both this fantastic landscape and our employees.


We now have an exciting opportunity for a Raptor Conservation Officer to join the CNPA in a new role that will be critical to the success of achieving healthy and productive raptor populations, with the complete suite of species across the Cairngorms National Park.


The Role:

Raptor conservation is a priority for the Cairngorms National Park Authority and partners.

As the Raptor Conservation Officer, you will work on the actions in the National Park Partnership Plan which highlighted a specific focus on raptor numbers and range occupancy and the commitment to deliver a Cairngorms Raptor Project in partnership with land managers and raptor study groups.


You will work closely with partners and stakeholders including Raptor Study Groups, RSPB and Estates, building a strong, evidence-based partnership approach to raptor conservation in the Park.

Building trust, sharing knowledge, best practice and celebrating positive action will be key parts of the role.

You will be the main point of contact for raptor work in the Cairngorms National Park.

Through expert knowledge you will provide advice and support on raptor ecology, monitoring, habitat management and engagement with colleagues in the National Park Authority and with agencies, organisations, land managers and local communities.


So, if you are keen to be our Raptor Conservation Officer and you can display the skills and experience listed here, this is the role you've been waiting for.


CNPA Benefits:


  • Civil service pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Public Holidays
  • Professional development
  • Flexible working
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Use of pool cars

About You:

To be considered as our Raptor Conservation Officer, you'll need:

  • Credible and experienced raptor worker, with excellent knowledge of UK raptors.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively with and develop and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with estates, land managers, raptor study groups and fieldworkers in organising and undertaking raptor monitoring. in able
  • Experience of collating and managing robust data, information and knowledge.
  • Good understanding of upland ecology and land management specifically in Scotland.
  • Ability to deliver positive outcomes from situations of potential conflict.
  • Excellent communication skills with experience of working with stakeholders in the sector.
  • Experience of designing, managing and delivering projects and budgets from conception through to completion.
  • Recognised qualification to at least degree level or equivalent in an appropriate ecological discipline.
  • Able to demonstrate positive and effective team working.
  • Computer literate and IT literate able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
  • Full UK driving licence or access to a driver if disability prevents driving.
  • Permission to work in the UK

How to apply:

Please note, we do not accept Curriculum Vitae (CV).


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