Scottish Beaver Trial Field Officer
Location: Knapdale, Mid-Argyll
Salary: c£20k

This exciting and unique position could be yours if you have specialist experience in animal handling, welfare and monitoring, and are keen to work out-of-doors in a challenging but enthralling environment. You will be committed to playing a major role in the trial reintroduction of this extraordinary species, and will engage with the local community, government agencies, volunteers and other stakeholders to meet the project’s objectives.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate practical experience in animal handling, capture and welfare techniques and have experience of wildlife monitoring projects.

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills are also required.

A full driving licence is essential and boat handling, report writing, research and volunteer management skills are desirable.

Closing date for applications: Monday 24 November 2008

How to apply:

Please download the application pack (ensuring you use the most up-to-date version of Adobe) or contact the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Human Resources Department on 0131 312 4731.

Remember to:

• complete all sections of the application form;
• sign the application form;
• ensure your application arrives by the closing date, and; 
• check you apply the correct postage as underpaid postage causes delay and additional cost.