Land and Conservation Keeper – WildLand Cairngorm

One Wild Team

In nature, nothing stands alone. The whole supports the parts, and at the same time, the parts support the whole. And they do so effortlessly.”

One Wild Way

We aim to empower our amazing team to take ownership and become strong, self-reliant leaders who can guide themselves in Wildland.

We consistently aim to improve ways of working, setting new standards for how we work, making it simple, warm, and welcoming for everyone.

Reporting Line : Head Keeper, Cairngorms

The Role

Your primary role as part of the Cairngorm Conservation Team is to deliver the operational requirements of deer management and all aspects of the Land & Forestry Strategy Plan under the direction of the Cairngorm Head Keeper. You will also partner with the Land & Conservation Coordinators, Field Ecologist, Third Party Ecologists, and Stakeholders, working cohesively to develop knowledge and understanding to have a positive impact on our Estates. In addition, you will represent our Conservation Story with our hospitality guests and visitors through supporting the activities provided, such as Conservation tours.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Wildland teamwork always aligning to our Purpose, Vision, and Values.
• Be a positive team player prioritising team success over personal success.
• Contribute positively to the Cairngorm Conservation Team in delivery of all aspects of the Land & Forestry Management Plans, in particular (but not exclusively) the effective deer management on the Estates.
• Partner with the Cairngorm Conservation Team to ensure good governance, reporting, and effective implementation of the Operational Plans.
• Support the welfare of the ponies by partnering with the Land and Forestry Co-ordinator(s) and specifically the designated primary pony handler.
• Partner with the Field Ecologists and Ecology Specialist to develop your knowledge and expertise and to support the development of the Conservation Team as it evolves into a new era of Conservation.
• Participate in and contribute to the high standards and compliance required in the application of the HSE Policy, as well as continuous review of Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures, and Team Safety Briefings.
• Participate in and contribute to the high standards and compliance required in the application of the Statutory Regulations in all aspects of your activities.
• Ensure that all Estate infrastructure is maintained in a clean, tidy, and organised way suitable for guest and visitor attendance at short notice.
• Report all matters requiring improvement / maintenance in respect of buildings, roads, fencing, dyke (i.e. Estate Infrastructure) to, and pursued with, the Built Department, via the Maintenance Team.
• Ensure your company provided vehicle and equipment are maintained to a high standard of road worthiness, and cleanliness to be suitable for any colleague, guest, or visitor.
• Partner with the Wild Guide South to ensure that (where reasonably practical) the Conservation Story is shared with our guests, providing that such activities do not place any of our conservation plans at risk of damage or present potential jeopardy.
• Participate in the sharing of our Conservation Story and be an Ambassador for Wildland.
• Partner with the Team to identify environmentally sustainable objectives and work on a programme of continuous improvement.
• Look to understand the operating costs of the Region and seek to add value and reduce costs.
• Represent Wildland at stakeholder events.

Our Offer

Alongside competitive pay and benefits, becoming part of Wildland is an opportunity to make an active and meaningful contribution to a beautiful part of Scotland. Come and make a difference with us.

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