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 (FCCT) are seeking an Access and Recreation Officer to join our Conservation and Engagement (C&E) team.
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: 23.59, Sunday February 16th 2025
About the role:
The Access & Recreation (A&R) Officer will be placed within the Conservation and Engagement team and report to the Access and Recreation Manager. They will work alongside another A&R Officer in overseeing the Countryside Wardens in ensuring responsible access on the ground at all FCCT sites and support initiatives to encourage responsible outdoor access. They will also support the A&R Manager in the delivery of local authority statutory outdoor access duties throughout Fife.
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.
About FCCT:
Fife Coast and Countryside Trust are an organisation driven by a passion for Fife and are committed to developing and delivering high quality, impact led projects for the benefit of people and nature. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive, energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.
To apply, please use the application form provided and email completed applications to fcct.recruitment@fifecountryside.co.uk.
Please note, CV applications will not be accepted.
Job Description – download here
Application Form – download here
Closing Date: 23.59, Sunday February 16th 2025