Responsible To: Head of Conservation (Scotland)Location: Home working, based in the Scottish Borders or Dumfries and GallowaySalary: £28,148 - £32,519 depending upon experience plus 8% employer pension contributionHours: Full time, 37 Hours Per Week (1 FTE)Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2030 We have an exciting new role for a highly organised and motivated individual to lead on the successful delivery of our Farmers, Landowners, Northern Brown Argus and Species-rich Grassland pilot Natural Capital project. Butterfly Conservation, along with key partners and individuals including Scottish Borders Council and South of Scotland Enterprise, will be responsible for driving this pilot project. The role itself will require working with farmers, contractors and volunteers to restore species-rich grassland to benefit Northern Brown Argus across the south of Scotland. This will include engaging with developing green finance initiatives to support sustainable land management for nature and people to enjoy for years to come. You will need to be an excellent communicator with experience of working with landowners, volunteers and community groups. You will have recent experience of delivering similar projects within the Conservation sector including species and habitat management and a solid understanding of delivering these projects within a partnership. If you are passionate about helping develop stronger links between rural communities and land managers, whilst providing and supporting employment and skills opportunities, specifically in the south of Scotland then we’d love to hear from you Butterfly Conservation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We are dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture. Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments, we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process. Candidates must have the right to work and be resident in the UK. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the advertised closing date and time. No Agencies please Closing date: 9am on 18th DecemberInterviews will take place online: TBC – first stage will take place either w/c 6th or 13th Jan We believe our work has never been more important. Wildlife is in steep decline across the UK and over three-quarters of butterflies and two-thirds of moths are declining. We recognise it needs a great team with a wide variety of skills to tackle the problems facing butterflies, moths and the environment. Our staff and volunteers are proud to be part of Butterfly Conservation and are dedicated to making a difference to the environment we live in. We understand the importance of maintaining and expanding our expert and valued team of people and offer a range of roles located all over the UK, from the peat bogs in Scotland to the post room in Dorset. REF-218396