HMP Project Support Job Kirkwall Scotland UK,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Job Purpose

Summary:

To carry out control of mink in support of a project set up and funded by Scottish Natural Heritage The project aims to eradicate American mink (Neovision vision) from the Outer Hebrides.

To trap and humanely despatch American Mink (also rats and potentially ferrets) on the Isles of Lewis and Harris using both “Breakback” (kill) and live capture cage traps.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

To control mink, by trapping in the Uists, Western Isles
To record contacts with officials and the public, in relation to this work
To maintain accurate records of mink trapping operations
To maintain a high level of personal responsibility in dealing sensitively and humanely with control operations

Finally, please note that the nature of this role can involve walking over moorland of between 8-20 kilometres per day.

Skills:

Experience of wildlife management, using Live Capture and Kill Traps and outdoor work.

As travelling is an integral part of the job, you must have a valid driving licence, or be able to call upon suitable alternative means of transport.

As this role will involve working in rough terrain and inclement weather conditions the post holder must have an element of physical fitness.

Effective time management and communication skills.

Knowledge of the local area and its natural history

Experience of working in an Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) eradication Project

Boat handling skills.

Experience of dealing with the general public.

Experience of working with firearms.

Experience of using working dogs.

Prerequisites Required

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and resident in Scotland for the duration of the job contract
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

Working for Nature Scot – what we offer you

Nature Scot offers some great benefits to reward and support you whilst you are working for us. Our benefits package includes thecivil service pension scheme, a generous holiday leave allowance plus flexi time, and employee discount scheme. Visit the Nature Scotwebsite for further details including below:
An environment with flexible working options
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% (7.35% employee contributions) (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..civi
41.5 days of annual leave, including 5 fixed public holidays on St Andrews Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and 2nd January
Equivalent of 2 days paid volunteering leave
A focus on wellbeing with access to an employee assistance programme
Job satisfaction from contributing proactively to the twinned nature and climate crisis
Death in service benefits
Cycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
Access to an employee discounts scheme
Learning and development tailored to your role
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Interviews

External candidates will be invited to interview if we are unable to recruit internally.

Nature Scot’s Net Zero commitment

Whether working at home or in an office, or travelling to meetings and site visits, as a Nature Scot you will contribute to our Net Zero plan, for example through positive carbon travel choices.

For information regarding the vacancy please contact:

Iain Macleod
, Operations Manager - West

Email:iain.macleodt

For information regarding the recruitment process please contact:

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Nature is vital to us all, so it's important that Nature Scot 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.

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