Jobs

Seabird Ranger

Organisation: The National Trust for Scotland

Salary: £26,884 - £28,684 pro-rata, per annum

Location: Mingulay

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Nature conservation

To monitor key seabird colonies including population, breeding success and feeding studies

To collate cetacean and other marine sightings

To collect, manage and collate biological information in a consistent manner compatible with Trust and national datasets

To produce and disseminate results of monitoring, including monthly and end of season reports

To contribute to other biological monitoring programmes as appropriate

To carry out biosecurity checks following set protocols

To support NTS’s response to avian influenza

Visitor Services

Welcoming and engaging visitors, enhancing their experience by providing information about Mingulay, its natural and cultural heritage, including strong messages around safety and respect for wildlife, habitats and cultural heritage.

Encourage people to further contribute to caring for Mingulay through donating or taking up membership of NTS.

To assist with visitor management and interpretation, including participating in the guided walk programme and contributing articles for the website and newsletters

Assist with practical countryside management including litter picks, beach cleans, maintenance and safety checks.

Lead and assist with events such as guided walks and talks as appropriate.

Community engagement

Build strong working relationships with Day Boat Operators, their crew members, and other local stakeholders to support consistent messaging to visitors.

Marketing & Communications

Enthusiastically promote awareness and understanding of the role that NTS plays in protecting and caring for Mingulay and wider work across Scotland.

Regularly update and contribute positive stories to NTS social media and other communication outlets relevant to Mingulay

Application Deadline: Sunday 09/03/2025