Policy Advisor (Species) – Maternity Cover

About us: 

For 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters
in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The
Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work,
demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and
inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It
also manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the
UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement. 

The Role: 

As a member of our Policy team, you will help to develop Trust policy positions, particularly
looking at specific species and land management practices which will deliver multiple
nature-based solutions across our topic and project areas (such as Living Landscapes,
Riverwoods and the rainforest zone) and the wider landscape. We will also use these polices to
influence the development of Scottish Government policies on issues such as species conflict,
translocation and reintroduction and wildlife and habitat management.

This role would be ideal for someone looking for a route to build experience in the
conservation sector or for someone with experience looking to flexibly reengage with the
sector. 

This will be a 9-month fixed term role as a maternity cover for the current post holder.

The candidate will ideally… 

• Be passionate and knowledgeable about Scotland’s species and habitats
• Be able to understand and communicate the nature-based solutions that we can derive from
  species specific interventions.
• Have a knowledge of the policy and political landscape and be keen to produce outputs which
  will positively influence this for the benefit of nature

What we offer: 

• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes 
• We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to
  offer a flexible approach 
• One Wellness Hour per week 
• Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation 
• Sick Pay Allowance 
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave 
• Training and Development 

If you would like more information, please email [email protected]

The Trust is a passionate employer, proactive about creating a culture of diversity and
inclusive workplace that promotes and values equal opportunities for all. We welcome
individuals from all networks of life, backgrounds, and experiences. 

About us

For more than 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and
supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and
seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work,
demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and
inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The
Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the
UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.