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Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Provide constructive, solution-focused advice across marine casework, including:

  • Offshore wind, marine energy, oil/gas, ports, seabed pipelines, and cable infrastructure.
  • Guidance on understanding environmental impacts and implications of any proposals.

• Lead coherent and clearly communicated casework advice for marine energy projects from pre-application through to post-consent stages.

• Maintain proper storage and organisation of case notes, emails, and team discussions via MS Teams, adhering to casework protocols.

• Represent NatureScot in conversations with:

  • Developers,
  • Other conservation consultants,
  • Marine Directorate,
  • Other government/authority stakeholders.

• Contribute to ongoing cross-agency projects linked to marine energy policy in Scotland.

• Identify gaps in guidelines and research requirements, assisting with their development.

• Support outreach initiatives, including:

  • Promoting NatureScot’s marine energy work on social media, press releases, and online presence.

• Possible rotational duty officer role involving response to marine pollution incidents. (Weekend/evening shifts may occasionally arise.)

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Essential Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in or extensive experience within:

  • Marine ecology, habitat management, biodiversity conservation, or affiliated fields.

• Comprehensive understanding of:

  • Scottish seas’ habitats and species.
  • Conservation and planning laws.

• Experience demonstrating:

  • Clear and actionable advice based on technical/scientific principles.
  • Strengths in written and verbal communication, catering to diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to:

  • Establish effective working relationships with industry.
  • Prioritise and manage workloads effectively,Considering the reactive nature of casework.
  • Communicate complex scientific matters to general audiences.

• Ability to:
  • Plan and execute prioritisation under dynamic demands.
  • Collaborate within a team environment.

Desirable:

• Basic Gaelic language skills (to support NatureScot’s Gaelic language plan).

Must Meets:

• Proof of the right to work in the UK, and be prepared to undertake a Disclosure Scotland security check.

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Work Environment & Benefits

• Hybrid/Flexible Working: NatureScot offices, home, or fieldwork (e.g., meetings, site inspections).

• Benefits Package Includes:

  • Civil Service pension scheme.
  • Generous holiday allowance, flexi-time options, employee discounts.

• NatureScot is Committed to Net Zero:

  • Alongside professional work, you’ll support sustainable travel practices.

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Application Process

Required Application Materials:

• CV + Supporting Statement
• Specify on your application whether you are applying for post 1020-375, post 1020-367, or both.

Pre-Application Preparation

• Internal Applicants: NatureScot Self Service Guide (A3155575)
• External Applicants: See our application guide for instructions and guidance. (Remove any prior Scotland application documents before re-uploading.)

Interviews

• External candidates will be invited following internal recruitment efforts.
• Access neurodiversity-friendly interview details in advance.

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Contact Details

For role-specific queries:

• Kim McEwan (Marine Sustainability Manager) Email: kim.mcewan@nature.scot | Tel: 01463 701671

• Erica Knott (Head of Marine Energy) Email: erica.knott@nature.scot | Tel: 01738 458673

For application enquiries: Email: recruitment@nature.scot

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

NatureScot is actively nurturing a more diverse workforce to better connect the entire population with nature. We strongly invite applications from people with disabilities and those from Minority Ethnic (ME) backgrounds.