Fife Coast and Countryside Trust are seeking an Access and Recreation Officer to join our Conservation and Engagement (C&E) team. The Access and Recreation Officer will be placed within the C&E team and report to the Access and Recreation Manager. They will help oversee day to day management and responsible access at all FCCT sites, support initiatives to raise standards of outdoor behaviour and support the delivery of advice to various stakeholders on recreation and access issues throughout Fife. This will be done in accordance with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Location: The Pitcairn Centre, Moidart Drive, Glenrothes, KY7 6ET Salary: £29,509 – £32,437 Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week, (including regular weekend work which is paid Time 1/3) Contract Type: Permanent Benefits: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus 8 days public holidays; LGPS Pension Scheme; Cycle to Work and Discounts Scheme; Training and Professional Development. Closing Date: 23.59hrs, Sunday November 24th 2024 About you: We are looking for a driven and proactive individual to join our team. You will bring with you the following skills and experience: Educated to SCQF level 6, which includes an HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject (eg. Countryside Management). Time-served experience in a relevant position will also be considered. Working knowledge and understanding of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and how it affects access rights. Good track record of collaborative working, developing, and maintaining effective relationships. Good standard of communication skills, both verbal and written. Confident and approachable demeanour as well as ability to negotiate and be diplomatic, but also assertive. Confident talking to and conveying the FCCT message to a wide range of people from different backgrounds and with different opinions. Responsible character, capable of working independently. Excellent team player, able to be flexible and put shared goals before self. Proactive and hard-working attitude with a bias towards action. A suitable standard of fitness (able to walk 15 miles and use hand tools like saws and spades) and able to work in adverse weather conditions. Appropriate equipment care experience. Confident working with hand-held machinery such as chainsaws and strimmers. Closing date is 23.59hrs, Sunday November 24th 2024.