Conservation and Projects Officer

The Company:

Founded in 1997, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) is an independent charity that negotiates access to land, builds paths, helps care for Scotland’s most spectacular woodlands and trees, and works on conservation projects all to improve and promote access to the countryside for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

We work in partnership with other organisations and community groups to help make Perthshire one of the most accessible destinations in Scotland.

The Candidate:

Experience

• at least 2 years working in this field
• evidence of stakeholder engagement and networking
• project management and reporting.

Knowledge

• nature conservation and countryside/ land management, recreation and access (particularly in Scotland, ideally Perth & Kinross specific)
• general biodiversity, species & habitat ecology
• project planning
• project funding & fundraising systems and processes.

Skills

• management of projects including basic accounting
• field skills in UK species / habitat projects
• self motivated and good at managing own time and outcomes
• strategic thinking and connected delivery
• succinct accurate reporting
• good communication skills (in English)
• partnership working
• teamwork.

Values

• Active interest in the countryside
• Respect for diversity of views and opinion
• Optimistic outlook
• Work collaboratively
• Effective engagement with all stakeholders
• Honesty and integrity
• Reflection and improvement.

Qualifications (desirable)

• Relevant degree or equivalent.

Apply by 29th August with CV and cover letter to peter.quinn@pkct.org