Operations Officer

NatureScot

Join NatureScot, Scotland’s Nature Agency, as an Operations Officer in Orkney. We are seeking a passionate environmental professional to protect and restore our natural world. In this role, you will help shape a nature-rich future by advising land managers, monitoring protected sites (SSSIs), and supporting critical initiatives like Peatland Action and the Nature Restoration Fund.

Initially spending half your time on the islands, you will develop a vital biosecurity and delivery plan following the Orkney Native Wildlife Project stoat eradication. The remaining time will see you delivering our Development Advice Service, advising authorities, and representing NatureScot within the local community to address climate change and ensure sustainable biodiversity.

We are seeking candidates with an environmental degree or equivalent experience, a passion for nature, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. You should be adaptable, willing to conduct fieldwork, and ready to travel.

To apply, please visit the NatureScot website for the full job description and application process.

https://www.nature.scot/about-naturescot/working-and-volunteering-us/current-vacancies

Closing date: Midnight, 12 July 2026.

NatureScot is an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people from Minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities.