Scotland: National Rural Network
Connecting Rural Scotland - Promoting Rural Growth

In this article, you'll find links and information on some current rural vacancies, including paid internship opportunities.

Policy Adviser - Species, Soil and Water

Forestry Commission Scotland are currently looking for a Policy Adviser - Species, Soil and Water based in their Edinburgh office. The post is a one year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of extension or permanency. Part time opportunities are available.

The successful candidate will lead the development, promotion, monitoring and review of species, water and soils policy consistent with the Scottish Government's Scottish Forestry Strategy. You must have experience of forestry, environmental management or policy work, and hold a degree or equivalent in forestry, environmental science or a related discipline. 

Closing date: 15th March 2010

For more information see the Forestry Commission Scotland website.

Forestry Commission Scotland are also recruiting for a Recreation Forest Craftsperson in Glenmore. The closing date for this post is 17th March 2010.

Isle of Rum Community Trust

The Isle of Rum Community Trust are looking for a Local Development Officer. This person will work with the group and wider community to develop and implement a community growth plan, which takes account of opportunities to enhance the socio-economic, cultural and environmental welfare of the local area.

Closing date: 26th March 2010

You'll get further details on the Goodmoves website.

Scottish Natural Heritage posts

Current vacancies with Scottish Natural Heritage include an Area Officer in Lerwick, a Uist Wader Project Fieldworker based in Uist and a Catering Manager on the Isle of Rum. You can find details of these, and other vacancies, on the Scottish Natural Heritage jobs website.