Description Job Title: 1013-344 Nature Reserve Officer | Grade: C | Vacancy Type: Permanent Rolling Seasonal (mid April - 30 Sep 2025) | Location: Noss NNR, Shetland | Hours: 35 per week | Salary: £32030 | Closing Date: Midnight, 03 February 2025 | Interview Date: 20 February 2025 Job Purpose Summary: The post holder will be jointly responsible for the day to day management of the Isle of Noss NNR and delivery of the Reserve Plan working closely with fellow Seasonal Reserve Officer. This will include ensuring the delivery of the detailed annual seabird monitoring programme, operating the inflatable ferry, and welcoming visitors to the island. The post holder will be responsible for the practical day to day management of the island's residential buildings and related infrastructure. Basic accommodation for the two Reserve Officers is provided on the island, and the post holder will be expected to live there during the course of the season. Areas of Responsibility: Role Specific Tasks: Management for People: • Meet all visitors to the island; give introductory talks to each party and be available throughout the duration of their stay to provide emergency cover and on-site interpretation to enhance visitor experience. • Carry out day to day running of the ferry service and ensure safe operation of the ferry. • Give monthly guided walks. • Assist with any educational groups or specialist visits to the island as required. Monitoring and survey: • Carry out the seabird monitoring programme as set out in the Isle of Noss monitoring handbook and ensure its delivery. • Complete monthly and annual reports for the NNR. • Undertake all other monitoring identified in the Isle of Noss Reserve Plan Reserve Management • Carry out the day to day running and upkeep of the island's residential buildings and infrastructure. • Carry out and/or supervise the maintenance of all paths, visitor facilities, signage on the reserve. • Assist with the maintenance of boats, engines, equipment and tools, in a satisfactory and safe way. Handle boat fares and sales cash, deliver weekly to office. Skills required Boat handling experience, especially inflatable powerboats. Experience of seabird monitoring, including census and productivity measurement. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of dealing with the general public and other stakeholders. Physical fitness, including manual handling and helping passengers safely to and from small boat in challenging conditions. Physically able to pass Personal Survival Techniques course and ML5 Medical (including confidence in water, and sight tests). Ability to live in isolated environments and work cooperatively in small teams. Boat handling and first aid qualifications (towards RYA Commercial Endorsement). Good knowledge of British natural history, including species identification. Aptitude towards practical tasks (e.g. machinery and equipment and infrastructure maintenance). Good writing skills, including report writing and social media. Prerequisites Proof of right to work in UK, and be living in UK To undertake a Disclosure Scotland application. Although Gaelic language is not a prerequisite it is a desirable skill in support of our commitment to our Gaelic Language Plan. Working for NatureScot NatureScot offers some great benefits to reward and support you whilst you are working for us. Our benefits package includes the civil service pension scheme, a generous holiday leave allowance plus flexi time, and employee discount scheme. Visit the NatureScot website for further details. NatureScot’s Net Zero commitment Whether working at home or in an office, or travelling to meetings and site visits, as a NatureScot you will contribute to our Net Zero plan, for example through positive carbon travel choices. Application Process Before applying for this post; Internal applicants should read the Self Service Guide (eRDMS A3155575) External applicants should read the Online Job Application Guide If you have previously applied for a vacancy with NatureScot you must remove the supporting statement from your profile, before uploading a new version. Interviews NatureScot is an inclusive workplace. We will share interview questions for this vacancy prior to interviews as a way of supporting neurodiversity at NatureScot. External candidates will be invited to interview if we are unable to recruit internally For information regarding the vacancy please contact: Email: juan.brownnature.scot Tel: 01463 667602 For information regarding the application process contact: Recruitmentnature.scot Nature is vital to us all, so it's important that NatureScot represents the people of Scotland. The more diverse our workforce is, the more effectively we can connect everyone with nature. We encourage applications from candidates of all ages and genders, people from ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ community. Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates