Board Member – Cairngorms National Park Authority

Location: Cairngorms National Park, Scotland (with remote and in-person commitments)

Hours: Part-time, flexible – including board and committee meetings.

The time commitment is between a minimum of 32 days and a maximum of 36 days per year. Further information on the time commitment is set out in the Applicant Information Pack. 

Remuneration: £262.67 per day. Reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed. The appointment is non-pensionable. 

Shape the Future of Scotland’s Largest National Park
Join the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board to help protect and enhance a landscape of outstanding natural and cultural heritage. Play a vital role in driving sustainable development, nature restoration, and climate resilience across the Park.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning and delivery of key documents like the National Park Partnership Plan and Local Development Plan
• Oversee major projects including Cairngorms 2030, peatland restoration, and wildfire risk management
• Participate in planning decisions on affordable housing, sustainable tourism, and rural economic growth
• Foster innovation in private finance for nature and climate initiatives
• Act as a public champion for the National Park’s values and sustainable future

Why Join?
Make a lasting impact on biodiversity, community wellbeing, and Scotland’s net zero ambitions, ensuring the Cairngorms thrive for generations.

Bright Green Nature - Chief Executive Officer

Job Title: Executive Officer
Location: Hybrid – Mostly home working and occasional travel across Scotland
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Contract: Part-time (3 days per week), 1 year term initially (extension dependent on funding)
Salary: £50,000 per annum pro-rated to 3 days/week.

Closing date: Friday 20 March

The CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership for BGN.

You will manage day-to-day activities and the team, oversee project design and delivery, lead fundraising and financial management, and support staff, volunteers, and young participants. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure the charity is well-governed, financially sustainable, and delivering measurable ecological and social impact.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is passionate about nature recovery, community engagement, and youth development.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work in a fast paced and rapidly growing environmental charity. Our team is diverse, with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds and we are proud of our supportive, flexible and inclusive culture. The CEO role is a very flexible role with respect to hours of work and location.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining your suitability for the role to karen@brightgreennature.org

For an informal chat about the role, contact Dr Karen Blackport karen@brightgreennature.org

 

 

 

 

Project Officer – Rewilding Denmarkfield

Location: Luncarty, Perthshire, Scotland

Contract: 2 days per week

Salary: £15 – £17.75 per hour depending on experience

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 22^nd March

Interviews:  Friday 27^th March

About Rewilding Denmarkfield

Rewilding Denmarkfield is an ambitious restoration project in the heart of Perthshire. Our mission is to revive natural processes, restore biodiversity, and create a thriving mosaic of habitats that support wildlife, people, and climate resilience. We work collaboratively with local communities, land managers, and partner organisations to deliver meaningful, long‑term ecological change.

We are now seeking a motivated and organised Project Officer to lead the monitoring and land management elements of the project. A planned handover period with the current post‑holder will ensure a smooth and confident transition into the role.

The Role

As Project Officer, you will take the lead role in coordinating and delivering ecological monitoring and practical land management activities across the Denmarkfield site. This is a hands‑on, varied position suited to someone who thrives in both fieldwork and project coordination.

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