Advertised from 9 October 2025

Role

Are you passionate about protecting and understanding the natural world? We’re looking for a dedicated Ecologist to support the development phase of a landmark conservation initiative at Inverbroom, a 7,000-hectare reserve in the Scottish Highlands. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of landscape-scale restoration, working with a passionate team and a wide range of stakeholders to deliver nature-positive outcomes for people and wildlife. 

More information about Inverbroom can be found here and on our Reserves page Inverbroom ¦ Scottish Wildlife Trust 

About the Role 

You will: 

• Oversee contracted habitat surveys including National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys across the Reserve. 
• Undertake habitat condition assessment surveys and woodland Herbivore Impact Assessments (HIAs). Oversee contracted dwarf shrub heath and blanket bog HIAs. 
• Undertake protected species surveys, including but not limited to otter, water vole, red squirrel, pine marten, badger and bat surveys. 
• Undertake breeding bird surveys, including upland wader surveys. 
• Oversee contracted ecological river surveys. 
• Undertake Invasive Non-Native Species surveys, including plants and mammals.

About You 

You’ll bring: 

• Proven comprehensive knowledge of Scottish habitats and species experience 
• Significant experience in ecological surveys/monitoring, ideally including habitats, birds and protected mammals 
• Significant experience of preparation of reports and presentation of key results 
• Knowledge of data management techniques for ecological survey data

Why Join Us? 

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a leading conservation charity with a bold vision for a connected, resilient landscape where nature and people thrive. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on one of Scotland’s most ambitious restoration projects. 

For more information on the role and what we offer please see our job descriptions and benefits page. 

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.

Application notes

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.