Job Title: Diadromous Fish Adviser | Grade: D | Hours: 35 (full-time) | Vacancy type: Permanent | Salary £41,567 | Location: Flexible (Mainland NatureScot office, home and hybrid working considered) | Closing date: Midnight 7 June 2026 | Internal Interview date: week commencing 15 June 2026 | External Interview date: week commencing 29 June 2026

Job Purpose Summary

Specialist adviser on diadromous and other native freshwater fish, sitting within the Biodiversity and Geodiversity Activity of NatureScot. Providing solutions focused advice to colleagues in Sustainable Coast and Seas Activity on marine aquaculture and offshore renewables development casework as well as other NatureScot colleagues and partners on species‑appropriate conservation management. Help lead NatureScot’s work relating to specific obligations under the Habitats Directive as well as reviewing and advising on Environmental Impact Assessment Reports supporting development cases. Provis...