Scottish Raptor Monitoring Officer

Scottish Raptor Monitoring Officer
Stirling, Scotland
Part time, Temporary
£25,110 per annum (pro-rata) + 11% employer pension contribution

Role overview

The Scottish Raptor Monitoring Scheme is seeking a people-person who is keen to share their passion for raptors and raptor monitoring, to take a coordinating role within the Scheme on behalf of all its partners and keep SRMS data contributors informed and engaged with our work. The successful candidate will promote, organise and deliver both face-to-face and online training, which may include in raptor monitoring survey techniques and online data entry to existing and new audiences. They will be responsible for continuing to build and nurture a community of engaged and motivated volunteers delivering data to inform the conservation of Scottish raptors. 

This will be a part-time (3 days per week) and fixed term contract (for 2 years in the first instance). 

This position is based at BTO’s Scottish Office in Stirling and you will be able to work from home part of the time on a hybrid working regime if you wish.

You can read the full role description by clicking on the role description under 'supporting documents' in the job details on our careers page. Please contact us if you are not sure if you meet all the criteria for the role and would like to discuss the role in more detail.

WHAT DOES BTO DO?
BTO helps to secure the future for birds and nature, using our science, monitoring and data to inform good environmental decisions, inspiring others with the wonder of birds and empowering them to work with us. Our priority is to make a positive impact for birds, using our strong and objective science in partnership with others. We strive to work sustainably and to welcome everyone.

Our values
We are evidence-led, inclusive, collaborative and empowering.

Birds Science People; it is a powerful combination – will you be part of it?

SALARY AND BENEFITS
£25,110 per annum (pro rata)
Annual leave entitlement on starting is 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time).
Life assurance (four times salary)
11% employer pension contribution
Employee Assistance Programme offering help and advice to staff and their families on matters related to bereavement, wellbeing, finances, relationships, family and more. This includes a number of free counselling sessions if they are needed.
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme- spread the cost of purchasing a new bike and save money
Discounts on BTO books
Flexible working- A combination of home and office working and flexible start and finish times (where this meets business needs)
Free eye tests and a contribution of £49 towards prescription glasses for VDU use only.
Free car parking
Effective job evaluation policy that recognises where staff increase their level of responsibility over time
Coaching and mentoring scheme
Staff groups and forums- First Aiders and mental health first aiders, Coaching and mentoring, Diversity working, Sustainability and Natural Working, and our staff group, creating a positive and welcoming culture to work in.
Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
Commitment to sustainability
 

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 24th May and Interviews will be held at Stirling during w/c 3rd June.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@bto.org

If you have a disability or long-term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether a reasonable adjustment could be made.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.

We recognise that candidates from minority ethnic groups are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the essential criteria for a role and are from a minority ethnic background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview.

Charity No. 216652 (E&W); SC039193 (Scotland)