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Location: Dalbeattie, with anticipated flexible working throughout South West Scotland

Salary: £ 25,095 per annum

ContractType: Temporary

Job Description:

JobDescription: Status: Full time (35 hrs/week), Fixed term (until 31st March 2028) Closing date: 7th June 2026 Interview: It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 18th June 2026 The Role: The Grey Squirrel Control Officer will contribute to a programme of targeted grey squirrel control to protect key populations of Scotland’s red squirrels, in accordance with the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels plan to protect red squirrels in priority landscapes in South West Scotland. This role requires an individual with experience in mammal control work that enjoys working outdoors, who is approachable and enjoys interacting with people. Key Responsibilities and Duties Delivering grey squirrel control, including supporting grey squirrel control volunteers and Red Squirrel Networks in the SSRS Priority Areas for Red squirrel Conservation. The role covers the South West of Scotland with the main areas of responsibility being Dumfries town and surrounding area, including local Priority Areas for Red squirrel Conservation. Specifically this includes: 1. Carrying out targeted and strategic grey squirrel control in agreed areas according to the SSRS project’s Standard Operating Procedures. 2. Working collaboratively with other Grey Squirrel Control Officers, area volunteer group(s) and external organisations. This includes assisting with training new volunteers to take on the roles o monitoring and control activities. 3. Provide opportunities for new trainees to work with you on your trap-rounds to ensure they are capable of working to SSRS standards on private or publicly-held land and understand the principles of trapping for grey squirrel management. 4. Where required, carry out monitoring to assess squirrel presence e.g. feederbox camera traps 5. Work with the Lead Control Officer to deliver training sessions, where required, to new SSRS staff, volunteers and/or land managers in all aspects of best practice grey squirr

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ExpiryDate: 03/06/2026