1013-308 Operations Officer - North - D Grade - June 2025
1013-308 Operations Officer - North - D Grade - June 2025
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Job title:Operations Officer Strategic Projects and Partnerships Grade: D Vacancy type: Temporary 6 months initially with possibility of extension Hours: 21 hours Salary 38616 pro rata (pay award pending effective 01 April 2025) Location: Golspie with other locations in the northern Highlands (Home and hybrid working will be considered) Closing date: 14 July 2025 External Interview date: 23rd July 2025.
Job Purpose Summary
This exciting post offers the opportunity to deliver NatureScot priorities across the National Operations North area by working in partnership to assist several key strategic projects in support of our spatial priorities for delivery of the corporate plan. The post will also support priority work in other parts of the Highlands and Islands and there will be an expectation of being able to work flexibly throughout the area.
The post holder will tackle a diverse portfolio of tasks relating to representing NatureScot in relevant Community Planning Partnerships economic development partnerships Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme delivery and will be the local area lead for NatureScots input to The Flow Country World Heritage Site management. The post will also support the development of Saving Nature Outer Hebrides project. The post will also involve proactive work to address climate change and reverse biodiversity loss.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
AreaLead for the delivery of NatureScots input to The Flow Country World Heritage Site management working in partnership on a range of possible tasks with other key stakeholders within the World Heritage Site Working Group.
Represent NatureScot in Community Planning and other partnerships influencing these partnerships to help achieve NatureScots local priorities through positive relationships with local communities and agencies and making links between these and The Flow Country World Heritage Site management.
Act as an Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme case officer;
Support the development andProject Management of Saving Nature Outer Hebrides including:
- Co-ordinate the development of a Partnership Agreement Steering Group and Technical Advisory Group
- Secretariat for Steering Group Meeting organisation TOR and minutes taking
- Secretariat for Technical Advisory Group - Meeting organisation TOR and minutes taking
- Operational Plan contract development tender process delivery and contractor liaison.
- Work with contractors to support development of Operational Plan
- Reporting and financial management
- Establish data management requirements
- Develop a Comms Plan and deliver agreed actions including website management
- Community engagement plan and delivery
- Funding source identification including match funding private finance and Trusts
Prerequisites Required
- Proof of right to work in UK
- To undertake a Disclosure Scotland application.
- Although Gaelic language is not a prerequisite it is a desirable skill in support of our commitment to our Gaelic Language Plan.
Skills
- HND or equivalent qualification or practical experience in a relevantenvironmental discipline or countryside management.
- Knowledge of habitats and species conservation and management land use and natural heritage issues.
- Knowledge of the local area and its natural history.
- Familiarity with the general functions and statutory duties of NatureScot.
- Understanding preferably including experience of the Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme and other methods to promote positive management of designated sites (SSSIs & Natura sites).
- Understanding preferably including experience of the Scottish Planning System and Nature Conservation Legislation.
- Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work in partnership to foster good relations and to encourage actions by others.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal including IT.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to effectively prioritiseCD4workload.
- Driving licence or other means of transport.
Application Process
Before applying for this post;
- Internal applicants shouldread the Self Service Guide (eRDMS A3155575)
- External applicants should read the Online Job Application Guide link below
Interviews
External candidates will be invited to interview if we are unable to recruit internally
For information regarding the post please contact:
Graham Neville Head of Operations North
Tel:
Nature is vital to us all so its important that NatureScot represents the people of Scotland. The more diverse our workforce is the more effectively we can connect everyone with nature. We encourage applications from candidates of all ages and genders people from ethnic minority groups people with disabilities and the LGBTQ community.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
