conservation trainee jobs in Edinburgh

About the role The John Muir Way is one of Scotland's most iconic long-distance walking routes, spanning 134 miles from Helensburgh on the west coast to Dunbar on the east. The John Muir Way Green Skills programme, a three-year initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, focuses on improving biodiversity along this route, creating opportunities...

The Conservation Volunteers in Edinburgh are seeking a Green Skills Leader to manage a team of six trainees annually, delivering biodiversity training and practical projects along the John Muir Way. Hybrid role, on-site days when trainees are present.You will collaborate with City of Edinburgh Council greenspace teams, recruit and mentor trainees, monitor...

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/03/2028Apply by 17th November 2026About the roleThe John Muir Way is one of Scotland's most iconic long-distance walking routes, spanning 134 miles from Helensburgh on the west coast to Dunbar on the east. The John Muir Way Green Skills programme, a three-year initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, focuses...

The Conservation Volunteers is seeking an Edinburgh-based Green Skills Leader to oversee a three-year employability initiative focused on biodiversity along the John Muir Way. You will lead a team of six trainees, line-manage and deliver practical biodiversity tasks on partner sites in Edinburgh, coordinating with council greenspace teams and community...

1 x Edinburgh35 hours per weekSalary: £30,085 per annumThe Conservation Volunteers connects people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.About the role:The John Muir Way is one of Scotland’s most iconic long-distance walking routes, spanning 134 miles from Helensburgh on the west coast to Dunbar on the east. The John Muir Way Green Skills...

Job Description Starting salary: £43,227 Contract type: Permanent Grade: 4 Location: Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh EH9 1SH (with hybrid working and site work) Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week Interviews: To be held on 12 November 2026 The Collections Systems Manager is responsible for the management of HES's Collections...