Operations Officer

Operations Officer

Kirkwall – Orkney Islands, some homeworking possible
£32,030 (Pay award pending effect from 1st April 2025)
Ref: 1013-323

Are you passionate about protecting and restoring Scotland’s natural world?

NatureScot, Scotland’s Nature Agency, is seeking a dedicated Operations Officer to join our team based in Kirkwall, Orkney. This is a unique opportunity to help protect and restore nature across the islands and the wider North of Scotland, with some homeworking options available.

In this role, you will be a key player in promoting action to safeguard our precious environment. You will advise on proposals affecting protected areas, provide guidance on schemes like Agri-environment and Climate, Peatland Action, and Nature Restoration, and assist with wildlife management. Other responsibilities include monitoring protected sites and contributing to biosecurity and climate change initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for nature and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility, good IT skills, and a relevant environmental qualification or equivalent experience are essential. Knowledge of Orkney’s key environmental issues and land management practices is also desired.Join an organisation dedicated to a nature-rich future and enjoy excellent benefits, including a civil service pension and generous holiday allowance.

To apply, please visit our website www.nature.scot/about-naturescot/working-and-volunteering-us/current-vacancies quoting ref: 1013-323 for the full job description and application process.
Closing date: Midday, 13 November 2025.
NatureScot is an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people from Minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities.