For members interested in roles at the intersection of conservation, land management, and stakeholder engagement, this new opportunity at the University of St Andrews may be of interest.

The Conservation Connectivity Facilitator position focuses on developing a nature restoration programme across East Fife, working closely with land managers and local stakeholders to identify opportunities for habitat enhancement and creation at a landscape scale.

Funded by the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, the project is led by the University of St Andrews in partnership with Transition University of St Andrews. The successful candidate will play a key role in building relationships, reviewing ecological data, and co-designing interventions that contribute to stronger Nature Networks and improved biodiversity across the region.

The role would likely suit someone with experience in conservation, ecology, or land management, particularly those with strong communication and project management skills and an interest in collaborative, place-based environmental work.

Key Details

• Location: St Andrews, Scotland (hybrid, with travel across East Fife)
• Salary: £32,080 per annum
• Contract: Full-time, fixed term until 31 March 2027
• Closing Date: Monday, 11 May 2026
• Interviews: Monday, 18 May 2026

This is a development-phase role, focused on scoping and planning, but with a strong emphasis on coordination and delivery. It also builds on previous habitat connectivity work in the area and contributes to wider regional and institutional biodiversity goals.

If this sounds relevant to you or someone in your network, further details and application information are available via the University of St Andrews.

For informal enquiries, Alistair Macleod (Transition Manager) can be contacted at am296@st-andrews.ac.uk.