Rural and islands 'Jobs Round Up' and land skills oportunities: November 2024

If you are seeking to get a job in land-based sectors, then the Lantra Scotland website is an invaluable source of information and support.

In addition, they have a fantastic range of inspirational videos which bring to life what it's like to work in: agriculture, aquaculture, environmental conservation, equine, fisheries management, horticulture, game and wildlife, land-based engineering, rural skills or trees and timber.

You can get more ideas about working in the sector from Lantra’s careers events which run across Scotland! You can subscribe to the Lantra YouTube channel here!

SAYFC also have lots of great films to inspire as well.

Find out about some current jobs and vacancies in rural and island areas below.

The James Hutton Institute

The James Hutton Institute are looking to recruit a Media Officer who has excellent media relations skills, a strong understanding of the news agenda and has the ability to spot a media story.

Apply by: 20 November 2023

Details at: bit.ly/3O2N7nt

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture are currently advertising for two posts:

Digital Communications Lead – applications by 15 November 2024

Campaigns and Media Manager – applications by 29 November 2024

Shetland Arts

Mareel are UK's most northerly music, cinema and creative industries centre. They are currently seeking full and part Customer Service Assistants to help them deliver a top-notch experience across their Box Office, Front of House, Café Bar, Retail, and Foyer services.

Details at: https://www.shetlandarts.org/opportunities/vacancies/customer-service-assistant-mareel

Closing Date: 1 December 2024

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RGBE) are looking for an experienced and passionate leader to join them as Curator of Benmore Botanic Garden.

You’ll be responsible for the planning, management, development, and presentation of the garden to the highest horticultural standard, liaising with many internal and external stakeholders. 

Details at: Vacancies | Working Here | What We Do | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (rbge.org.uk)

Closing date: Midday (12pm GMT) on Tuesday 19 November 2024

Scottish Invasive Species Initiative

Scottish Invasive Species Initiative are looking for a Project Officer to join their team, working with their partner, the Esk District Salmon Fishery Board and covering the rivers North Esk, South Esk and Bervie.

Details at: Join our team | Scottish Invasive Species Initiative

Closing date for applications: By 10.00am, Monday 25 November

Animal and Plant Health Agency

The Animal and Plant Health Agency are seeking a Head of Data Management and Governance.  

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is a pivotal executive agency of the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). Reporting to the Head of Data and Information Unit within the Strategy, Innovation & Planning Directorate, you will help lead the implementation of APHA's Sustainable Futures Strategy. 

As part of the pre-employment process for this post, successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert which includes Scottish locations.

Details at: Head of Data Management and Governance - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 17th November 2024

Forestry and Land Scotland

Forestry and Land Scotland are looking to recruit a Wildlife Ranger Manager to join the FLS East Region Wildlife Management Team. The post will be based working out of our Dunkeld Office covering the Highland Perthshire, Angus, and Fife areas of East Region. Occasional support to elsewhere in the Region may occur.

Forestry and Land Scotland is the Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland’s national forests and land. 

Details at Wildlife Ranger Manager - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 17th November 2024

Species on the Edge - Community Engagement Trainee

The Trust is looking for a full-time Community Engagement Trainee to help deliver the Species on the Edge Programme in the Outer Hebrides. The post holder will have a genuine and demonstrable interest in nature conservation with ambitions of gaining employment in environmental conservation. You will demonstrate initiative, self-reliance, and great communication skills. Degrees or previous experience are not required.

The role will support the Outer Hebrides People Engagement Officer in delivering project community engagement objectives, receiving key training and developing skills and experience along the way that will help them apply for related roles by the end of their contract.

Details at Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Closing date: Noon on Monday 25 November 2024.

Bumblebee Conservation Trust - Head of Outreach

Based in Stirling, the role will lead on the development and implementation of an Outreach Strategy that delivers against the Trust’s 10-year organisational strategy, lead on the development and monitoring of the Trust’s KPIs relating to face-to-face outreach, and work with the fundraising team to generate income to fund the sustainable growth of the Trust’s outreach activities across the UK.

Details at: Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Closing date: 5pm Monday 25 November 2024