1002-391 Policy and Advice Officer - Amphibians and Reptiles - D Grade - May 2026

Job description

Job Title: 1002-391 Policy and Advice Officer - Amphibians and Reptiles (maternity cover) | Grade: B | Hours: 35 (full-time) | Vacancy type: Temporary for 6 months with possibility of extension | Salary £41,567 | Location: Flexible (NatureScot office, home and hybrid working will be considered) | Closing date: Midnight 7 June 2026 | Internal Interview date: week commencing 15 June 2026 | External Interview date: week commencing 29 June 2026 Job Purpose Summary: Specialist adviser on reptiles and amphibians, sitting within the Biodiversity and Geodiversity Activity of NatureScot. Advising colleagues and partners on their appropriate conservation management and leading NatureScot’s work relating to specifically obligations under the Habitats Directive for European Protected Species (natterjack toad and great crested newt). Provision vision of specialist advice in support of a wide range of biodiversity and conservation initiatives, such as delivery of the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy, Red Listing and species conservation translocations. The post holder will also be required to supervise Masters and PhD- level projects and assist in the delivery of other new or emerging conservation...