North-East Seasonal Ranger - Scottish Wildlife Trust

Scotlink; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A wildlife conservation organization is seeking a qualified individual for a 6-month fixed-term role in Aberdeenshire. Candidates should have strong organisational, teamwork, and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing volunteers, adapting plans for outdoor conservation tasks, and producing annual reports. An essential requirement is a driving license. The role involves outdoor work in beautiful reserves and some home working. Applicants should demonstrate prior experience in practical conservation tasks.

Qualifications

• High emotional maturity and resilience required.
• Experience in practical conservation tasks.
• Ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Organise work programmes for a team of volunteers.
• Adapt plans according to changing conditions.
• Produce an annual report on the season's activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team supervision

Communication skills

Practical skills in conservation

Tools

Brushcutters certification

Job description

Salary: £24,479
Location: Aberdeenshire

The vacancy

The Role

This exciting role requires excellent organisational skills, coupled with a high degree of flexibility. You will be responsible for organising work programmes for yourself and a small team of volunteers, constantly adapting your plan according to changing conditions. This role is suited to individuals who are intuitive and can think outside of the box. The nature of the work includes being present outdoors, in stunning remote locations of the North East of Scotland, and will at times be physically demanding.

Due to the nature of this remote role, there will be an element of home working required. A current driving licence is essential, to travel to/from the suite of beautiful reserves we have in the surrounding area.

The successful candidate(s) will ideally have:

• a high degree of emotional maturity, resilience and flexibility
• excellent people skills,
• ability to work under their own initiative and as part of a close-knit team
• ability to organise, supervise and motivate a small team of volunteers
• exceptional verbal communication skills to maintain relationships with stakeholders
• good practical skills and experience to carry out or arrange necessary maintenance the reserves.
• experience in a wide range of practical conservation tasks
• certification in the use of brushcutters, (chainsaw and herbicide spraying would be advantageous but not essential)
• ability to produce an annual report on the season's activities

Status: 6 Month Fixed Term, March‑September 2026

Interviews: 23rd January 2026

About us

For more than 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 over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK‑wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

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