You only need to step foot in Scotland's lush, verdant and atmospheric rainforests to understand their enchantment. Bursting with biodiversity, these woodlands are one of the world's rarest habitats. But Scotland's Rainforest is in trouble and urgent action is needed to save it. The Morvern peninsula contains some of Scotland's finest remaining rainforest, and there is immense potential to restore and expand this habitat for the benefit of people and wildlife. Through the RSPB-led Saving Morvern's Rainforest project, we hope to support landowners, land managers and the local community to realise their vision of a thriving, healthy rainforest. Do you have a passion for nature conservation and enjoy working in the outdoors? Would you like the challenge of carrying out physically demanding habitat restoration work on a remote peninsula and islands? We are looking for a highly practical person to lead a small team dedicated to restoring rainforest across the Morvern peninsula in the West Highlands. You will have excellent team management skills, with experience in working with diverse groups of people, including landowners, land managers, and the public. Your enthusiasm for both nature conservation and living in a remote, tight-knit community will be key to your success in this role. As a leader, you’ll inspire and guide your team, ensuring effective collaboration and progress towards restoration goals. What’s the role about?The Team Manager will work closely with the Project Manager to lead on delivering a works programme of invasive rhododendron removal and assisting with the development of site plans, to achieve key conservation objectives of Saving Morvern’s Rainforest project. Key work areas Accountable for leading, managing and supervising a small team of Rainforest Restoration Workers to deliver a works programme of practical habitat management and biological monitoring. This includes ensuring that they are fully competent, supported and equipped to deliver the work safely. Accountable for ensuring that all site operations are delivered in a safe and legally compliant manner and to the standards identified in best practice guidance. Accountable for machinery, vehicle and equipment maintenance, record keeping and systems management to ensure operator safety, legal compliance and efficiency. This includes mapping, recording and managing electronic data. Responsible for day-to-day relationship management with landowners and land managers to ensure positive relationships are maintained and to resolve any site-based issues. What we need from you Required qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience and personal qualities:Essential criteria Practical experience of conservation land management activities, carried out to a high standard. Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and supervising a team. Project management experience & skills. Ability to operate and maintain a range of machinery, vehicles and equipment, with a good knowledge of site-based Health & Safety management. Excellent interpersonal skills with the tact, diplomacy and negotiating skills to manage staff and develop and maintain good relations with the owners/managers of land on which the team is working, and the local community. Ability and keenness to work outdoors in very remote places, and to meet the logistical, and physical challenges these places present. Experience in record keeping /data management/ IT literate. Ability to use own initiative to solve day-to-day problems in the field. Excellent personal time management and prioritisation skills. Driving licence. Given the remote locations and limited public transport, the ability to drive is essential for this role or ability to access remote locations without public transport. Desirable criteria An interest in and enthusiasm for nature conservation, and knowledge of relevant habitat restoration practices, including rhododendron removal techniques and woodland creation/restoration. Practical range of land-based qualifications, e.g., safe handling and application of herbicides (PA1 & PA6), chainsaw, off-road 4x4 driving and Outdoor First Aid. These are advantageous but not a pre-requisite as relevant training can be provided across a range of skills for the right candidate. Experience using mapping programmes such as ArcGIS or Merlin. This is a 19 month Fixed-Term Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week. We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 10th March 2025. For further information please contact Ellen.Birdrspb.org.uk. As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.