Seasonal Countryside Wardens

The Company:

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) are an independent charitable trust who work to promote, manage, and maintain Fife’s exceptional outdoor spaces. We are an organisation who believe our people are our greatest asset. 

The Candidate:

• Educated to SCQF level 6, which includes an HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g., Countryside Management). Time-served experience in a relevant position will also be considered (desirable).
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and how it affects access rights.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Good track record of collaborative working, developing, and maintaining effective relationships.
• Good standard of communication skills.
• Responsible character, confident and capable of working independently.
• Confident talking to and conveying FCCT messages to a wide range of people.
• A suitable standard of fitness (able to walk 15 miles and use hand tools like saws and spades) and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Confident and approachable demeanour.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and be diplomatic, but also assertive.
• Proactive and hard-working attitude.
• A bias towards action.
• A demonstrable personal interest in the countryside and the outdoors.
• Excellent team player.
• Diplomatic, flexible, and empathetic to other views whilst able to get own opinions across.