An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Tweed Foundation, based in The Scottish Borders, South Scotland. We are seeking a Habitat audit officer to join our team.
The Tweed Foundation is a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee and works closely with the River Tweed Commission (RTC), the statutory body responsible for the Tweed District, to promote the development of fish stocks in the Tweed River System.
The Tweed Foundation works to advance, for public benefit, environmental protection and improvement by conserving and enhancing all species of freshwater fish and their environments in the waters of the Tweed & Eye Fisheries District. It does this through the study and monitoring of aquatic ecosystems, including their fauna, flora and economic or social activity, leading to the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of aquatic environments that fish depend upon. It also seeks to advance the development of the conservation and management of fish and fishery resources, water quality, environmental conservation, education and participation in sporting or recreational activities in connection with these resources.
Whilst much of The Tweed Foundation’s work is focussed on Atlantic salmon and trout, it has a remit which covers all freshwater fish in the Tweed, including Grayling, Lamprey and Eel.
The Tweed Foundation is seeking to employ an experienced and passionate team member to help us deliver a groundbreaking river catchment audit and restoration project for the Tweed District.
This is a 3-year funded post where the main role will be to continue the development of a Geographical Information System to :-
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Assess in-river, riparian or wider catchment habitat quality.
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Prioritise where habitat restoration can be undertaken to maximise the benefit to local fish populations.
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Share data with project partners.
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Assist with the scoping of localised and landscape-scale restoration projects with project partners.
Subject to funding support, the post will be extended to continue the audit and help implement sub-catchment initiatives, ensuring that the aims of the project are delivered to the required standard and within budget. Developing effective liaison, communication and partnerships with land managers, agencies and private sector advisors will be an important part of the role.
Duties will occasionally extend to cover other aspects of the on-going catchment work of the Tweed Foundation.
For further details regarding the role of Habitat Officer please by contact Tweed Foundation’s Jamie Stewart on jstewart@tweedfoundation.org.uk
Applications, including a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae, should be submitted to the Director, no later than the10th April 2025.
Interviews will be held on the 21st and 23rd April, either via video conference call or in person at our offices.
