Extending to 13,700ha, Abernethy is one of the biggest and most spectacular nature reserves in Britain. It has the largest remnant of Caledonian Pinewood, vast tracts of moorland and mires and some of the highest mountains in the UK; it is home to 4,800 recorded species and some of Britain's rarest wildlife; we also face some fascinating conservation challenges. We have a bold and ambitious conservation management programme at Abernethy, and we are now seeking a conservation manager to drive practical delivery.

It's no ordinary job. It demands an excellent understanding of ecological processes, and a clear grasp of conservation management. The role manages every stage from survey and monitoring of key species and habitats to research interpretation, project planning, implemen