Are you a talented individual looking to develop your career in a progressive conservation organisation? The reason the John Muir Trust exists - to conserve, protect and repair wild places for the benefit of everyone - has never been more important. The John Muir Trust has a rare opportunity to join our Central Region team – we’re recruiting for a Conservation Officer to support our work in the Ben Nevis area. The Ben Nevis estate comprises 1,761 hectare and includes the summits of three Munros: Ben Nevis, Carn Mor Dearg and Aonach Beag; as well as woodland, waterfall and meadow. We’re looking for someone who has a good understanding of what it’s like to work in the mountains, and is passionate about land, people and communities. You should be confident in engaging a wide range of individuals in wild places and connecting them to the work and ethos of the John Muir Trust. If successful, you will be a key member of our Central Region team. You will report to the Nevis Property Manager and be responsible for supporting the delivery of our Property Management Plan. The John Muir Trust is committed to working together to promote a more inclusive environment and we need a diverse team to realise this. Applicants are welcome from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our work on behalf of wild places. Main responsibilities Key duties • Support the Nevis Property Manager in delivering the Property Management Plan at Nevis to demonstrate exemplary land management. • Support the work of any other staff based at Nevis, such as a Seasonal Ranger. • Undertake practical conservation tasks and be responsible for daily upkeep of equipment. • Support habitat and species monitoring and keep records up to date. • Liaise with contractors on site about practical conservation tasks or engagement activities. • Coordinate and deliver volunteer activity on the property. • Coordinate and support delivery of outdoor learning activities to engage people with practical conservation. • Support the Property Manager with management of external events and activities on the property. • Assist with engaging members of the public with our work and wild places, including workshops and events. • Engage with members of the public to positively promote responsible access in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. • Support positive relationships with partners and neighbours, including members of the Nevis Landscape Partnership. • Support the Communications team to provide updates on our work at Nevis to communicate how we are working to conserve, protect and repair wild places. • Participate in Trust-wide projects as part of a matrix management system. • Carry out expenditure in agreement with the Property Manager to deliver activity. • Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times, including lone working and remote working. For more information on the job role please download the full job description attachment on the right hand side of the page. Other details Type of contract: Full time, permanent Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working applies) Salary: Band B Pension: 5% employer contribution to a group auto-enrolment pension scheme Reporting to: Property Manager - Nevis Location: John Muir Trust office, An Drochaid, Claggan Road, Fort William, PH33 6PH There will also be a requirement to spend time on our property to deliver activities and oversee tasks Holidays: 34 days per year plus 2 wild/sustainable travel days John Muir Trust Standard terms and conditions of employment apply. johnmuirtrust.org