1001-423 Nature Reserve Officer - West - B Grade - April 2026

Job description

Job title: 1001-423 Nature Reserve Officer - West | Grade: B | Vacancy type: Temporary, until 30 September | Hours: 35 hours | Salary £30,076 | Location: Argyll National Nature Reserve | Closing date: Midnight 10 May 2026 | Internal Interview date: 15 May 2026 | External Interview date: 25 May 2026 Job Summary: This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a team managing the Argyll National Nature Reserves (NNRs) covering Taynish, Moine Mhor and Glasdrum Wood NNRs. NatureScot’s NNRs showcase the best of Scottish nature, landscapes and geology. Our NNRs aim to protect, restore and value nature. They are places for people to experience, enjoy and learn about wildlife. The role will mostly be based at Taynish, a 330ha ancient Oak woodland near Tayvallich. This role will be part of a small, friendly and enthusiastic team based around Lochgilphead who are committed to delivering landscape scale ecological restoration and a high quality visitor experience. The role is focussed on delivering tasks on the Nature Reserve to achieve the management set out in our management plan. This includes the following key areas of work: Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities · Lead and assist wit...