1013-374 Operations Officer North D Grade October2025

DescriptionJob title: 1013-371 Operations Officer - North Grade: D Vacancy type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours Salary 38616 (Pay award pending effect from 01 April 2025) Location: Elgin Inverness or Aberdeen (home and hybrid working possible) Closing date: Midnight 30 October 2025 Internal Interview date: 17 November 2025; External Interview date: 10 December 2025Job Purpose SummaryNatureScot is Scotlands Nature work with partners from across Scotlands public private and environment sectors to address the climate and nature emergencies. We work to protect and restore nature and to inspire others to value our natural world. You will contribute to NatureScots vision for a nature-rich future for Scotland as part of our National Operations team in North.These are two permanent roles working as part of the National Operations (North) team. The post holders will help deliver NatureScots priorities relating to nature recovery climate change and the creation of nature rich places. This will include working with land managers local authorities other agencies and partners to develop shared responses to the climate and nature emergencies.The posts cover a diverse range of tasks including provision of advice in relation to land management protected areas and development proposals. The roles include:Acting as the lead contact for a number of protected areas largely in Moray and north AberdeenshireProviding advice on management of these and other protected areas. Encouraging applications for funding to support the positive management of these sitesCarrying out monitoring of protected areas. Ensuring our monitoring database incorporates monitoring carried out by contractorsProviding advice on applications to the Nature Restoration Fund and the Scottish Rural Development Programmes Agri-Environment Climate SchemeResponding to casework including planning forestry marine and other consultationsContributing to NatureScots input to Morays Local Development Plan and other strategic plans as requiredProviding advice and support to Moray Council on its Nature Networks programmeTriaging and allocation of caseworkRole requirements (Please refer to these in your supporting statement)If based elsewhere the successful candidates must be willing to regularly travel to Moray as requiredAn understanding of peatland restorationKnowledge of the main habitats species and landscapes in north-east Scotland. An understanding of how these can be affected by climate change development and land management activitiesAn understanding of the measures needed for positive management of land for the benefit of nature climate and peopleAn understanding of protected areas and a knowledge of NatureScots role in regulatory regimes including planning forestry and the water environment.Ability to critically assess information identify issues and come up with solutionsHigh standard of written and verbal communication skills; the ability to write clearly and concisely particularly when conveying complex informationAn ability to effectively engage with others including partners and stakeholders from a range of sectors and backgroundsAbility to work well as part of a dispersed teamA resilient creative and flexible approach to work with an ability to adapt to changing situations and embrace new areas of workAbility to undertake field workA relevant higher education degree or equivalent qualification with transferable skills or demonstrate qualification by relevant practical experienceDriving licence or other means of transportPrerequisites RequiredCandidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and resident in Scotland for the duration of the job contractTo undertake a Disclosure Scotland application.Although Gaelic language is not a prerequisite it is a desirable skill in support of our commitment to our Gaelic Language PlanWorking for NatureScot what we offer youNatureScot offers some great benefits to reward and support you whilst you are working for us. Our benefits package includes thecivil service pension scheme a generous holiday leave allowance plus flexi time and employee discount scheme. Visit the NatureScotwebsite for further detailsincluding below:An environment with flexible working optionsA Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% (7.35% employee contributions) days of annual leave including 5 fixed public holidays on St Andrews Day Christmas Day Boxing Day New Years Day and 2nd JanuaryEquivalent of 2 days paid volunteering leaveA focus on wellbeing with access to an employee assistance programmeJob satisfaction from contributing proactively to the twinned nature and climate crisisDeath in service benefitsCycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemesAccess to an employee discounts schemeLearning and development tailored to your roleA culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.Application ProcessApplication is by CV and Supporting Statement. Please ensure you have attached these documents when submitting your application.Before applying for this post;Internal applicants should read the Self Service Guide (eRDMS A3155575)External applicants should read the Online Job Application GuideIf you have previously applied for a vacancy with NatureScot you must remove the supporting statement from your profile before uploading a new version.InterviewsExternal candidates will be invited to interview if we are unable to recruit internally.NatureScots Net Zero commitmentWhether working at home or in an office or travelling to meetings and site visits as a NatureScot you will contribute to our Net Zero plan for example through positive carbon travel choices.For information regarding the vacancy please contactIsla Martin Operations Manager - NorthE-mail: For information regarding the recruitment process please contact:Nature is vital to all of us so it is vital that we are an organisation for all of Scotland. The more diverse NatureScot is the better we will be in connecting everyone with nature. We particularly encourage applications from people from Minority Ethnic (ME) backgrounds and people with a disability.Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1