New year, new job? Ranger wanted for uninhabited Scottish island
Summary
A job opening is available for a ranger on Handa, an uninhabited island in Scotland. The role involves wildlife monitoring, leading volunteers, and managing visitors, with challenges like communal living and dependence on a ferry for mainland trips. The position is for six months, with a salary and accommodation provided.Key Facts
- The job is located on Handa Island in northwest Scotland.
- The position is offered by the Scottish Wildlife Trust for six months.
- The ranger will monitor wildlife, especially seabirds, and manage 8,000 summer visitors.
- Applicants need good wildlife knowledge and strong interpersonal skills.
- The ranger must take weekly ferry trips to the mainland for supplies and laundry.
- Accommodation is provided in a ranger station on the island.
- The job requires planning around unpredictable weather which can affect ferry schedules.
- The role includes a salary of £26,112.
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