Closing Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
Department: Field Programmes
Reports to: Rewilding Ecologist
Contract: Fixed Term (2 years), full time (35 hours per week)
Location: Dalnacardoch Estate, Perthshire, Scotland
The Role
To assist the Head Stalker in managing the deer population to allow woodland expansion and restoration of other ecosystems, whilst in the presence of deer. This will involve targeted deer control across the 76 sq. km of Dalnacardoch Estate in the Cairngorms National Park, in remote locations and at high altitudes.
Assisting the Estate’s ecologist in monitoring of biodiversity to track the progress of a landscape-scale rewilding project being delivered by Durrell over the next 100 years. This will include undertaking surveys and recording of rare species, ecosystem monitoring and liaison with external contractors and University partners carrying out monitoring activities on the land.
The role will report to the Rewilding Ecologist, working closely with on-site staff including the Head Stalker, Stalking Pony Manager, and Programme Director. The role will also engage with research partners and contractors working on the site.
How to apply
Please fill in the application form and send your CV and cover letter to Recruitment@durrell.org clearly stating the job you wish to apply for.