We are looking for a Warden for 12 months to assist in the day to day running of the Isle of Coll Reserve, a 2.5 hour ferry journey from the mainland.

The reserve is 1278ha and makes up a significant part of the island, with part of the land being designated SSSI/SAC dunes and Corncrake SPA.

We are looking for someone with strong interest in wildlife management that understands what it takes to work in an unusual location.

You will work with the Site Manager to achieve the habitat management of the reserve and be at the centre of running of the residential volunteering programme.

Essential:

• Knowledge of land management for conservation - farmland, wetland coastal habitats.
• Relevant ecological knowledge - farmland & ground nesting birds.
• Health & Safety applying to site management e.g. risk assessments.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Estate management skills - notably livestock fencing.
• Record keeping/data management.
• Organisational skills including time management and prioritisation.
• Problem solving skills.
• Experience and accomplishment of reserve or land management.
• Biological monitoring - bird surveys.
• Able to meet the rigour of the role and understand the health and safety demands of working in a wetland environment.

Desirable:

• Machinery operations, equipment servicing - tractor, sit-in atv, sit-astride atv.
• Experience of working with grazing tenants.
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• Agricultural or livestock knowledge.
• Competent IT and database user - Merlin.

For more information and to apply, please click here.