The Scottish Government

NATURESCOTPolicy and Advice Officer – Amphibians and ReptilesRef: 1002-391Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per weekStarting salary: £35,039Location: Any NatureScot office and or home or hybrid basedAbout NatureScotWe are Scotland’s nature agency. Scotland’s nature and landscapes are among our greatest assets. Nature gives us food and drinking water, energy, and timber. It contributes to a clean and healthy environment. And it improves our well-being and quality of life. We work to improve our natural environment in Scotland and inspire everyone to care more about it. So that all nature in Scotland – our key habitats and landscapes, all our green space and our native species – is maintained, enhanced, and brings us benefits. It is the job of all of us to achieve a balance in the sensitive management of our natural world in order to maintain and enhance biodiversity.Working towards Scotland’s ‘green recovery’ from Covid-19, we want to stimulate a revival that secures resilience through a nature-rich future for Scotland and an effective response to the climate emergency. This means that by 2030, Scotland will be recognised as a world leader in looking after and enhancing nature.NatureScot believes that a nature-rich future, where everyone is involved, will make us all happier, healthier, wealthier, and more equal.If you are as passionate as we are about continuing this critical work, go to https://www.nature.scot/about-snh/working-us for more information regarding this exciting opportunity to make a difference.Closing date: 12 noon, 8 September 2023Interviews are scheduled for:Internal Interview date: 13 September 2023External Interview date: 20 September 2023Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £35,039.00 per yearBenefits: Company pension Work from homeSchedule: Monday to FridayWork Location: RemoteReference ID: 1002-391