North-East Seasonal Ranger - Scottish Wildlife Trust

Salary: £24,479

Location:

Aberdeenshire

This exciting role requires excellent organisational skills, coupled with a high degree of flexibility. You will be responsible for organising work programs 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 license is essential, to travel to/from the suite of beautiful reserves we have in the surrounding area.

• 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 brush cutters, (chainsaw and herbicide spraying would be advantageous but not essential)
• ability to produce an annual report on the season's activities

6 Month Fixed Term, March-September 2026

23rd January 2026

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.