Current Vacancies
Thank you for your interest in the work that we do at Restoring Upland Nature. ​Our current job vacancies are listed below.
Project Manager
North England Golden Eagle Project (NEGEP)
Application closing date: 21 August 2026
Restoring Upland Nature (RUN) is seeking a skilled and committed Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of the North England Golden Eagle Project (NEGEP).
This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in a high-profile nature restoration initiative. Working under the direction of the CEO, the Project Manager will oversee the development of the project in partnership with Forestry England, national and regional conservation and land management agencies, NGOs, and local communities across Northern England.
South of Scotland Policy and Advocacy Officer
Red Squirrel Recovery Network
Application Closing Date: 13th September 2026
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The Red Squirrel Recovery Network is an ambitious new National Lottery Heritage Fund project working across southern Scotland and northern England. Being delivered by eight conservation partners it is the first cross border initiative working to co-ordinate practical conservation efforts to achieve lasting conservation outcomes (on both sides of the border) for this iconic species.
Restoring Upland Nature is the lead Conservation Partner for the Red Squirrel Recovery Project in southern Scotland, covering Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders, and working closely with Bright Green Nature (BGN) in the Borders and the Galloway and South Ayrshire Biosphere (GSAB) in southern Ayrshire.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to help transform Red Squirrel conservation in southern Scotland and more widely, and to work with a network of committed individuals and organisations to deliver improved policies and practices for Red Squirrel conservation.
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Working with the RSRN team based at RUN, the Policy and Advocacy Officer will have a direct link to Red Squirrel conservation work being delivered on the ground via the Project Officers and network of Red Squirrel Volunteer Groups, which will inform required changes to policy and practices.
The Policy and Advocacy Officer will help raise awareness about the threats that Red Squirrels face and the importance of Red Squirrel conservation amongst decision makers, agencies and organisations, at a local, regional and national level in Scotland.
They will also work with a broad range of people and organisations to positively influence policies, legislation, land management and broader environmental practices and grant funding in Scotland to support positive action for red squirrel conservation.
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