Jobs

The role

To effectively assist with implementing field-based activities of the Saving Wildcats project under direction of the Field Operations Manager and in collaboration with other relevant project staff / stakeholders and project partners.

Deliver targeted work at the release site, that support threat mitigation, field surveys, population monitoring. All in support of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS’s) vision and mission.

Some of the things you will be involved with:

Based at the Saving Wildcats office situated at RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
Work focused on assisting the field effort at the release site including delivering routine monitoring and conservation activities under guidance from the field team
Periods of independent and lone working, including in remote outdoor locations in the Scottish Highlands at all times of year
Has responsibility for collating information and data relating to specific aspects of project
Works professionally and collaboratively with the Saving Wildcats project team, project partners and other project stakeholders.
Has responsibility for managing and maintaining relevant project equipment and project data.
What we’re looking for:

Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience in ecology, biology, or environment related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
Full driving license
Competent in Microsoft Office (including excel and word)
Accurate numerical reasoning skills and attention to detail
Communicating effectively with a wide range of internal stakeholders
Experience of working with minimal supervision, demonstrating good organisational and planning skills
Experience conducting field work in remote locations and under challenging conditions.
What you’ll get in return:

37.5hr working week (5 out of 7 days)
34 days annual leave (pro rata)
Access to a healthcare plan
Employer contributory pension scheme
You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.
Shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once a successful candidate has been found. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as quickly as possible.

We offer a range of great benefits which you can read about at http://www.rzss.org.uk/about-rzss/staff-benefits/.

Application Deadline: Friday 11/04/2025