North East Eradication Programme Manager, Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels

4 weeks ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Scottish Wildlife Trust Full time

The Role:

Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels (SSRS) is a project to deliver the essential protection measures required to secure the long-term future of red squirrels in Scotland and to ensure that systems are put in place to continue the delivery of these measures over the long term by working with other agencies with a stake in native species conservation and invasive non-native species management.

The North East Eradication Programme Manager heads the delivery of the Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels North East eradication effort in accordance with the SSRS project plan.

Primary responsibilities include the design, coordination, planning, and oversight of efforts to achieve complete eradication of grey squirrels from the region and prevent new incursion from the central lowlands, coordination of the development and implementation of novel detection, removal, and analysis methods, and line management of SSRS Aberdeen team members.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be a strong leader with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse and dynamic team.
  • Be an excellent communicator - comfortable talking to a wide range of people including landowners, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Have a robust understanding of the scientific method, experience setting and working to scientific protocols, and experience applying evidence and research to applied conservation projects.
  • Be a strategic, innovative thinker with an ability to adapt quickly and identify novel solutions.
  • Have demonstrated experience delivering invasive species eradication projects and be highly committed to the complete eradication of invasive grey squirrels from Aberdeen.

This role is a key part of the Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels project, working to protect the long-term future of red squirrels in Scotland.



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