Vacancy – Ecologist

PUBLISHED: 09/01/25

The Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust are looking for an ambitious and innovative Ecologist to join our small but growing team, who will take the lead on delivering a range of habitat and species assessments throughout our three catchment areas.

The successful candidate will play a key role in facilitation of a range of highly ambitious, landscape-scale restoration schemes, through the provision of end-to-end ecological support to both our charitable programmes and our expanding portfolio of commercial based activities.

More information: Please download the Ecologist Job Specification

Role: Ecologist

Salary: £32,000-£35,000 p.a. dependent on experience

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2026, including a 3-month probationary period. Contract extension subject to funding.

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (0.8 FTE may be possible subject to negotiation). The role will involve occassional work on evenings and weekends.

Location: Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust office, Logie Steading, Dunphail, Moray, IV36 2QN.
We offer a hybrid, flexible working approach. Due to the nature of the role the candidate must be based in or nearby to the River Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie catchment areas.

Start Date: March 2025 – to be discussed with selected candidate.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Wednesday 29 January 2025.

Interviews: Week commencing 3 February 2025, in person or online as appropriate.

To apply: Please email your CV (max 2 pages) and covering letter (max 2 pages) detailing how you fit the role to admin@fnlrt.org.uk, including your name in the subject line.

More information: Please download the Ecologist Job Specification or email admin@fnlrt.org.uk to speak to a member of the team.