Kittiwake Warden - Dunbar Area

Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week, to include some weekends, early mornings, and evenings.
Closing date: 15/12/2024
Contract Length: 12 months, with the option of extension
Reference number: EAL10750

Position is subject to funding agreement being fully finalised.

This is an exciting opportunity to join East Lothian Council’s Countryside Rangers as the Dunbar Kittiwake Warden, based in and around Dunbar Harbour which is part of John Muir Country Park. The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the kittiwakes who breed at the Dunbar Castle kittiwake colony and for implementing measures to improve the number of kittiwakes nesting and breeding successfully at Dunbar Castle. As part of this, the role will also require the post holder to work with harbour users, including local fishermen and visitors, as well as school/community groups to provide advice and education on the kittiwakes.