The UK Capercaillie population is in serious decline. It's possible that there are now less than 1,000 Capercaillie left in the UK. And almost all of them live in the Cairngorms National Park. Action in the National Park is therefore critical to prevent extinction in the UK. The postholder will support the Capercaillie Advisory Officer in delivering conservation action as part of the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project. This is an innovative project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, that is broadening capercaillie conservation to put communities in the Cairngorms National Park in the driving seat and giving them the confidence and ability to participate, identify and own solutions to help Capercaillie. The postholder will have the opportunity to work alongside other project tea