Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) are an independent charitable trust who work to promote, manage, and maintain Fife’s exceptional outdoor spaces. We are an organisation who believes our people are our greatest asset. We look to employ individuals who align with the organisation’s core values and bring a positive, energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.
It takes a great team to manage the diverse range of sites we are responsible for. These include the Fife Coastal Path, Fife Pilgrim Way, award-winning beaches, local nature reserves, miles of footpath, the Lomond Hills Regional Park and many other sites. Any job vacancies with Fife Coast and Countryside Trust will be advertised in this section of our website.
We believe that our work makes a real difference to Fife’s environment. Each year many thousands of people enjoy Fife’s fantastic open spaces, bringing significant economic, social and environmental benefits to the Kingdom.
FCCT is driven by a passion for Fife’s natural heritage and a commitment to promoting understanding and care for the natural environment through outdoor learning. Whether it’s fixing things, looking after the environment, engaging with visitors, teaching, clearing litter or keeping it all running smoothly from the office, we need the very best people.
We also have opportunities to volunteer with the Trust.
Access and Recreation Officer
Fife Coast and Countryside Trust are seeking an Access and Recreation Officer to join our Conservation and Engagement (C&E) team.
The Access and Recreation Officer will be placed within the C&E team and report to the Access and Recreation Manager. They will help oversee day to day management and responsible access at all FCCT sites, support initiatives to raise standards of outdoor behaviour and support the delivery of advice to various stakeholders on recreation and access issues throughout Fife. This will be done in accordance with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
Location: The Pitcairn Centre, Moidart Drive, Glenrothes, KY7 6ET
Salary: £29,509 – £32,437
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week, (including regular weekend work which is paid @Time + 1/3)
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus 8 days public holidays; LGPS Pension Scheme; Cycle to Work and Discounts Scheme; Training and Professional Development.
Closing Date: 23.59hrs, Sunday November 24th 2024
About you:
We are looking for a driven and proactive individual to join our team. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:
• Educated to SCQF level 6, which includes an HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject (eg. Countryside Management). Time-served experience in a relevant position will also be considered.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and how it affects access rights.
• Good track record of collaborative working, developing, and maintaining effective relationships.
• Good standard of communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Confident and approachable demeanour as well as ability to negotiate and be diplomatic, but also assertive.
• Confident talking to and conveying the FCCT message to a wide range of people from different backgrounds and with different opinions.
• Responsible character, capable of working independently.
• Excellent team player, able to be flexible and put shared goals before self.
• Proactive and hard-working attitude with a bias towards action.
• A suitable standard of fitness (able to walk 15 miles and use hand tools like saws and spades) and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Appropriate equipment care experience.
• Confident working with hand-held machinery such as chainsaws and strimmers.
Job Description – Access and Recreation Officer
Application Form – FCCT Application Form
To apply, please use the application form provided and email completed applications to fcct.recruitment@fifecountryside.co.uk. Closing date is 23.59hrs, Sunday November 24th 2024.
Please note, CV applications will not be accepted.
Field Teams Manager
Fife Coast and Countryside Trust are seeking a Field Teams Manager to join our Operations Team.
The Field Teams Manager will be placed within the Operations Team and report to the Operations Manager. They will help oversee day to day management and the coordination of the 4 departments within the Operations Team (Maintenance, Facility, Parking and Litter) supporting the delivery of the services we provide Fife wide.
Location: The Pitcairn Centre, Moidart Drive, Glenrothes, KY7 6ET
Salary: £32,437 to £40,359
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week, (which may include occasional weekend / evening work which is paid @Time + 1/3)
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus 8 days public holidays; LGPS Pension Scheme; Cycle to Work and Discounts Scheme; Training and Professional Development.
Closing Date: Closing date is 23.59hrs, Sunday 8th December 2024.
About you:
- We are looking for a driven and proactive individual to join our team. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Educated to SCQF level 8 (which includes HND or SVQ level 4) or experience in a relevant field that evidences Countryside / Landscape/Grounds Maintenance industry knowledge.
- Experience of working in a health and safety conscious environment
- Track record of collaborative working, developing, and maintaining effective relationships.
- leadership and effective management skills to ensure high levels of productivity and quality outcomes.
- Good standard of communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Confident and approachable demeanour as well as ability to negotiate and be diplomatic, but also assertive.
- Confident talking to and conveying the FCCT message to a wide range of people from different backgrounds and with different opinions.
- Responsible character, capable of working independently.
- Excellent team player, able to be flexible and put shared goals before self.
- Proactive and hard-working attitude with a bias towards action.
- A suitable standard of fitness able to work in adverse weather conditions.
- The ability to process financial information including the recharging of labour and goods to appropriate internal and external client.
- To be able to provide advice and guidance to key staff members on work programmes, ensuring appropriate inspection procedures and record keeping is maintained.
- Appropriate equipment care experience.
Job Description – Field Teams Manager
Application Form – FCCT Application Form
To apply, please use the application form provided and email completed applications to fcct.recruitment@fifecountryside.co.uk. Closing date is 23.59hrs, Sunday 8th December 2024.
Please note, CV applications will not be accepted.