The Scottish Wildlife Trust

Миротворец для белок в Шотландии

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от 2 950 €

Introduction

На большей части территории Великобритании уже давно идёт беличья война, и местные грызуны рискуют её проиграть (несмотря на то, что за них болеют все британцы). Ситуация такая: местная рыжая (обыкновенная) белка повсеместно вытесняется инвазивным, то есть искусственно завезенным, североамериканским видом – серой белкой. Серые белки не только представляют угрозу для обыкновенных белок, но и вредят лесам, нанося ущерб деревьям.

Description

For more than 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.

Are you looking to make a significant impact on Scotland’s wildlife? Do you have the expertise and drive to lead an ambitious, high-profile eradication initiative? We are seeking an exceptional Eradication Coordinator to join our team and play a pivotal role in protecting and promoting the long-term future of Scotland’s Red Squirrels.

As Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity, we welcome applications from individuals who are looking to join us in our journey of protecting Scotland’s wildlife for the future.

From major species and landscape restoration projects, to managing our network of wildlife reserves and campaigning for nature, we work for Scotland’s wildlife year-round.

We give a voice to wildlife through our policy and campaigning work, demonstrate best practice through practical conservation work, engage with people to take positive action through our education programmes and events, and so much more.

About the Role

As North-East Eradication Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of an unprecedented conservation initiative: the eradication of grey squirrels from Aberdeen and the Shire. This ground-breaking effort will set a precedent as the first eradication of an invasive grey squirrel population on mainland Britain, attracting significant scientific and public interest.
You will design, coordinate, and oversee the actions required to achieve this ambitious goal. A key component of your role will be the development of a comprehensive Eradication Plan, followed by the implementation of monitoring systems to ensure its long-term success. You will work closely with a collaborative project team, partner agencies, and stakeholders to develop innovative detection, removal, and analysis methods while managing the north-east team to deliver results.

Key responsibilities and competencies include

Proven Scientific Expertise: Have a strong scientific background with robust understanding of scientific method, setting and working to scientific protocols, and experience applying evidence and research to applied conservation projects.
Strategic Planning: Design and implement an Eradication Plan that aligns with the project’s conservation objectives.
Innovation: Identify and implement novel methods for invasive species detection, removal, and analysis.
Collaboration & Coordination: Work with project partners and stakeholders, including scientific agencies, government bodies, and NGOs, to develop and implement best practices.
Strong Team Leadership: Line manage and support the North-East team to deliver high-impact results.
Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee post-eradication monitoring, ensuring data is collected and reported consistently to track success.

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