Job Description

Job Title: 1022-410 Deer Data and Research Officer | Grade: D | Hours: 35 (full-time) | Vacancy type: Fixed Term Appointment ending 14th July 2028 | Salary £41,567 | Location: Inverness, Hybrid Working considered | Closing date: Midnight 02 July 2026 | Interview Date: Week commencing 13th July 2026

Job purpose summary

The purpose of this post is to help develop data and research needs relating to NatureScot’s deer functions – developing systems and processes to support effective data gathering, storage and analysis. The post will contribute to delivering data strategy, evidence and research needs that supports NatureScot’s corporate plan outcomes on deer and Scottish Biodiversity Strategy delivery.

The primary role will involve data management and quality assurance, analysing interpreting data sets and producing reports, project, and contract management, as well as developing data collection approaches ...