Environmental Consultants

Job Description

Title: Environmental ConsultantsType: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: £25,431 - £39,387 per annum (under review)Location: Auchincruive, Oban or St BoswellsREF: CML/CS/052/22Closing Date: 30 November 2022SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.Reporting to the local area manager the Environmental Consultant is responsible for undertaking consultancy and project work with SACCS clients in the agricultural and rural sector.The main purposes of this role are:1. to undertake environmental and climate work for SAC Consulting clients and to add specialist support to similar work carried out by colleagues2. to provide high quality environmental consultancy and input as required into public, private and third sector client work carried out by SAC Consulting (this includes Farm Advisory Service).The job holder will work closely within the regional consulting teams and with the other conservation consultants. They will be aligned to and have close links with the Senior Ecologist and Ecologist from the Food & Footprint team and others within thatbusiness area (e.g., Woodlands Team). In addition, contact with key researchers in the wider SRUC will be important.They will help increase the amount of environmental, ecological and biodiversity work done by SAC Consulting. This includes enhancements in natural capital and carbon sequestration. This work will be carried out directly but also by helping colleagues acrossthe business. This team will be solely focused on this work and will not be distracted by other workstreams faced by other consultants in the regional teams.Key elements of the role will include: Agri environment and climate scheme work National public sector natural capital projects Peatland restoration Development of tailored guidance for colleagues and land managers Environmental impact assessment related work for infrastructure projects Policy support for research and consulting colleagues and public sector clients Internal training of conservation and general consultancy colleagues Providing specialist input to tenders and marketing material to highlight SAC Consultings capabilities relating to conservation and natural capitalThe jobholder will be line managed by the local area manager. It is expected the jobholder will operate to high standards and therefore typically be self-motivated.The successful candidate should have an HND qualification in a related discipline, and a degree in environmental or countryside management would be desirable.Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.Benefits / What you will get in return: Enhanced holidays Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer opposed to 5% employee and 3% employer) Cycle to work scheme RAC Membership Enhanced family leave Flexible working patterns Hybrid working solutions (in some areas) Tailored investment in and individuals learning and developmentClosing date: 30 November 2022SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046.Further informationPlease read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.ApplyTo apply for this role, please use the SRUC online application system. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.