1011-411 Marine Benthic and Database Adviser – D Grade – June 2026

Sales & Marketing
Highland
July 4, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Job Overview

Marine Benthic and Database Adviser – Grade D, part time (28 hours), temporary until 31 March 2027. Salary £41,567 pro rata. Location: NatureScot offices or homeworking. Role focuses on ensuring marine sensitivity information is accessible via the online Feature Activity Sensitivity Tool (FeAST) and managing its development, data updates and user training.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project manage FeAST development with contracted software developers, prioritise and communicate user stories, and conduct user acceptance testing.
  • Coordinate and apply content updates in Craft CMS, maintain quality assurance, and ensure privacy, cyber security and accessibility compliance.
  • Update and produce new sensitivity assessments for benthic marine features, review relevant literature and coordinate assessments with specialist advisers.
  • Develop and provide training and materials for FeAST users, including NatureScot staff, external organisations and other audiences.
  • Promote FeAST, its purpose and benefits.
  • Contribute to the wider work of the Marine Ecosystems team as required.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Degree in a relevant subject, ideally complemented by postgraduate research, professional experience or equivalent.
  • Sound understanding of marine benthic ecology, habitats and species in Scotland and the pressures affecting them.
  • Experience managing relational databases, preferably with Craft CMS or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of systems development processes, including agile.
  • Project management experience, especially digital development projects; ability to prioritise work, adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Competent use of Excel and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to varied audiences.

Prerequisites

  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK and residence in Scotland for the duration of the contract.
  • Willingness to undertake a Disclosure Scotland application.
  • Desirable but not required: Gaelic language skills.

Benefits

  • Civil Service pension scheme.
  • Generous holiday leave allowance and flexi time.
  • Employee discount scheme.
  • Flexible working options including part time, compressed hours, hybrid and job share.
  • Cycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.
  • Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
  • Paid volunteering leave.
  • Learning and development opportunities tailored to the role.
  • Inclusive culture encouraging diversity.

EEO Statement

NatureScot encourages applications from people from Minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with a disability.

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