Meet the Findhorn Watershed Initiative team

  • Elle Adams

    FWI STRATEGY LEAD

    Elle is a systems thinker and strategist, and worked with the FNLRT to co-initiate and secure funding to launch the Findhorn Watershed Initiative, inspired by bioregioning approaches. She is responsible for developing the overall vision, strategy, and further fundraising for the project, as well as engaging key stakeholders and fostering cross-sector partnerships.

  • Guy Harris

    FWI PROJECT OFFICER

    Guy joined us from the North York Moors National Park Authority to take up the role of FWI Project Officer. Guy serves as a key point of contact for the project, and works with the watershed’s land managers and contractors to develop and implement riparian woodland and other ecological restoration schemes.

  • Helen Nasrat

    FWI COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

    Helen works as the FWI Communications Officer, coordinating digital and printed marketing materials and finding the best way in which to engage with our stakeholders. Helen has worked with a host of non-profit organisations in the arts and third sectors across Moray.

  • Bob Laughton

    FNLRT DIRECTOR

    Bob has been the Director of the Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust for the last 10 years, and is responsible for overseeing the overall development of the Findhorn Watershed Initiative and line management of our small team. Bob’s background is in marine biology.

  • Clare Walker

    FNLRT ADMINISTRATOR

    Clare works as the Administrator for the Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust and manages the day-to-day financial and administrative duties of the office, including the Findhorn Watershed Initiative.

  • Alasdair Laing

    FWI AMBASSADOR

    Alasdair is a Trustee of the FNLRT and his family are the owners of Logie Estate, in the heart of the Findhorn watershed. Alasdair’s early support for the FWI has been invaluable as we seek to engage landowners and other key stakeholders along the river.

  • The current members of the Findhorn Watershed Initiative Steering Group are:

    • Mark Laing

    • Andrew Wallace

    • Roy Dennis

    • Jamie Whittle

    • Alasdair Laing

    For more details about the Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Trust’s wider work and governance, please visit our website.

Our expert advisors & collaborators

  • Linzi Seivwright, Caorann

    DEER MANAGEMENT

  • Cawdor Forestry

    WOODLAND CREATION

  • Raghnaid Sandilands

    HUMAN ECOLOGY RESEARCHER IN RESIDENCE

  • Mairi McFadyen

    HUMAN ECOLOGY RESEARCHER IN RESIDENCE

  • Rupert Hutchinson, Living Alive

    NATURE CONNECTEDNESS

Work with us

We are building a small, talented team of positive, highly organised, and self-motivated professionals committed to enabling nature recovery in the Findhorn Watershed.

Past Opportunities

  • Salary: Circa £27,000-£32,000 p.a. (£16,200- £19,200 pro rata) dependent on experience

    Duration: Part Time (0.6 FTE), 22.5 hours/week, with potential to expand if workload requires. Fixed term until 31st March 2024 (circa 8 months depending on start date). Extension subject to funding.

    Location: Hybrid. Primarily home working but must be able to join team meetings at the FNLRT Office (at Logie Steading, Dunphail, Moray, IV36 2QN)

    Starting date: As soon as possible – to be discussed with selected candidate.

    Download a PDF of the role description here.

    Applications close: Friday 28th July at 17:00

    Role Description

    The Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust is recruiting for a new Communications Officer to support us with the development of the Findhorn Watershed Initiative. This exciting new role will be central to bringing to life all of the work undertaken to date and what we achieve over the months ahead in a meaningful and compelling way; informing and inspiring our stakeholders to engage with the FWI and play their vital roles in nature recovery and connection in the River Findhorn catchment area. Responsibilities for the role will include;

    • Building on existing groundwork to date to develop and implement the FWI communications and social media strategy, refining tailored approaches for each target audience

    • Helping with the expansion of the FWI website (currently hosted on Squarespace) and activation of our social media channels (@FindhornWatershed)

    • Liaising with FWI team members and project partners to draw out stories to share

    • Telling the story of FWI as it unfolds via social media, our newsletters, and regular blog content on the website, as well as ArcGIS Storymaps (software training provided)

    • Designing digital and printed materials for key presentations, reports, events etc, including slidedecks, fliers, posters, printed publications, banners, etc

    • Planning and writing press releases that promote and communicate our ambitions and achievements, as well as preparing responses to media enquiries

    • Helping organise and attend stakeholder and community engagement events

    • Assisting with fulfilling project and funder reporting requirements, including tracking stakeholder engagement

    • Ensuring compliance with legal requirements (IP, GDPR, etc.)

    • Working with project partners and contributors to coordinate coherent and compelling communications about FWI between multiple organisations

    • Fostering relationships with external photographers, videographers, designers, and other content creators as necessary to produce high-quality visual communication assets

    • Staying abrest of commentary and guidance related to the emerging nature restoration field in the Scottish Highlands so that FWI’s communications are as pertinent and perceptive as possible

    Qualifications, Skills & Experience

    Essential:

    • Graduate qualification in relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience

    • Experience leading successful digital communications campaigns

    • Exceptional copy writing skills and an eye for design

    • Skilled with visual media creation and design software

    • Familiarity with using Squarespace, Mailchimp, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin for executing communications

    • Excellent organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to take initiative and work without close supervision where required

    • Ability to work well both individually and as part of our small team

    • Flexible and receptive to a dynamic, rapidly changing environment

    • Ability to synthsise information from wider team and multiple areas of the Initiative’s work into compelling, easy to understand communications

    • Ability to pull together data and outputs and bring them to life in our communications

    • Ability to tailor communications appropriately for specific audiences

    • Passion and care for the natural world, and an understanding of nature restoration

    • Astute awareness of the sensitivites of the unique political, social and cultural context related to nature restoration initiatives in the Scottish Highlands, and the ability and maturity to navigate these in any FWI communications with humility, skill and care

    Desirable:

    • Knowledge in ecology, nature restoration, rivers, cultural heritage etc

    • Skill in Adobe design software, GIS mapping software

    • Video or audio editing skills

    • Aptitude for identifying new ways to engage harder-to-reach audiences

    • ...and last but certainly not least; an existing relationship with (and perhaps even a love for) the River Findhorn and its wider catchment area

    Key Liaisons

    The Findhorn Watershed Initiative Communications Officer role will report directly to the FWI Strategy Lead. This newly created role sits within a small team at FNLRT and so you will also work closely with the FWI Project Officer, FNLRT Administrator and FNLRT Director.

    The role will also involve liaising with project partners to deliver a coordinated communications strategy, as well as our funders in order to fulfil their project communications requirements.

    The role may require supporting volunteers and student placements at different times.

    To Apply

    Please submit a CV and covering letter detailing how you fit the role to Elle Adams, FWI Strategy Lead at elle@fnlrt.org.uk, including your name in the email subject line.

    If you have a portfolio or examples of communications campaigns you have designed and delivered please include a sample of these too.

    Closing date for applications: Friday 28th July at 17:00

    Interviews: We are eager to fill this role as soon as possible, so we will be holding interviews on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held either in person or online via Zoom, as appropriate.

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    The Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all and we make recruitment decisions by matching our business needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.

  • Salary: Circa £35,000 p.a. dependent on experience

    Duration: Full Time, 37.5 hours/week. Fixed term until 31st March 2024, extension subject to funding.

    Location: Based at the FNLRT Office at Logie Steading, Dunphail, Moray, IV36 2QN, with site visits to the Tomatin area. Home working can be incorporated.

    Starting date: As soon as possible – to be discussed with selected candidate.

    Download a PDF of the role description here.

    The Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) promotes sustainable management of river resources and fish populations through research, restoration and education. To achieve this, the Trust works closely with the District Salmon Fishery Boards for each river, and other relevant organisations. A charity and company limited by guarantee, the Trust relies on grants, donations and fundraising to implement projects.

    During 2022, in response to river temperature modelling undertaken by Marine Scotland Science as part of the Scottish River Temperature Network (SRTMN) highlighting the Upper Catchments of the Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie rivers as particularly vulnerable to warming under climate change conditions, and in line with the Trust’s 2021-26 Management Plan; FNLRT instigated The Findhorn Watershed Initiative (FWI). Building on the organisation’s experience, expertise, and reputation as a trusted local environmental conservation intermediary, and the success of the ‘SISI’ invasive non-native species control project, we were able to secure significant funding to support the development of the FWI.

    Encompassing a wide range of ecosystems, and a mosaic of different land uses, The Findhorn Watershed Initiative (FWI) is a long term, integrated, landscape-scale vision for ecological restoration across 1300km2 of the Scottish Highlands. From the source to the sea of the River Findhorn, our aim is to foster a broad range of ecological, social, cultural, and economic benefits, and we hope to expand this approach to encompass the Nairn and Lossie rivers in time.

    The Findhorn Watershed Initiative seeks to bring together the watershed’s communities, landowners, businesses, farmers, foresters, land managers, local authorities, and educational institutions to work in collaboration at a large scale to sequester carbon, restore habitat, and mitigate the impacts of the twin crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity collapse for future generations.

    The project has a strong initial focus on the establishment of a network of native riparian and catchment woodlands, or ‘Riverwoods’, along the River Findhorn and its tributaries, as well as supporting further peatland restoration. The aim of the initiative is to restore the river ecosystem with an emphasis on turning round the fortunes of the iconic wild Atlantic salmon.

    Job Description:

    To help us with the development of the Findhorn Watershed Initiative, The Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust is recruiting for a new Project Officer. This exciting new role will be taking a lead in our efforts to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergencies, and will involve working directly with landowners and land managers to develop and implement riparian woodland and other restoration schemes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of scoping out large-scale restoration projects, bringing these schemes to life, and managing contractors throughout the delivery process. They will be responsible for the following;

    • Engaging land managers in woodland creation and other ecological restoration works that fit in with their estate management plan and/or farming or forestry business

    • Scoping out and designing woods taking into account topography, fencing requirements, species mixes, soil suitability, deer management, etc.

    • Translating these plans into GIS mapping datasets

    • Applying to appropriate grant schemes includes Woodland Grant Scheme, carbon brokering, AECS, Nature Restoration Fund, Water Environment Fund etc.

    • Ensuring all consents are secured including designated site, CAR, planning etc.

    • Drawing up tender documents and ensuring a transparent procurement process

    • Liaison with and overseeing delivery contractors, and ensuring quality control on site

    • Post implementation monitoring and ensuring all conditions have been met

    This newly created role sits within a small team at FNLRT and you will work closely with both the FWI Strategy Lead and FNLRT Director, reporting to the FNLRT Director. The Project Officer may also support volunteers and interns at different times.

    Essential Skills

    • Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, comfortable with a range of different stakeholder groups including land managers, agencies, organisations, contractors and suppliers

    • Experience in large-scale project management with a proven ability to plan, report and work to deadlines,

    • A good understanding of land management, farming and forestry practices, in particular for upland and riparian areas,

    • An understanding of current funding mechanisms for ecological restoration projects and experience in preparing and submitting funding applications,

    • A degree, or equivalent in a land management/ environmental management/ agriculture/ forestry/ nature conservation discipline

    • A full clean UK driving license

    Desirable Skills

    • Experience in working with communities and volunteers

    • Knowledge of forestry grant schemes

    • Knowledge of riparian woodland and upland restoration impacts on the wider ecology,

    • Experience of creating and managing GIS datasets; - particularly ArcGIS

    To Apply

    Please submit a CV and covering letter detailing why you are suitable for this post to: admin@fnlrt.org.uk.

    Please also include two recent references (job/academic). We will not contact references unless we have spoken to candidates first. If you have examples of forestry or other restoration projects you have designed and managed please include a sample of these too.

    Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th February 2023 at 17:00. (NB. Closing date extended one week from original posting).

    Interviews will be held the week beginning the 20th February 2023, in person or online via Zoom.

  • Between April and September 2023 the Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust is hosting a graduate as part of the NatureScot, FMS, and GCAS Working with Rivers placement scheme.

    This gradute will have a unique opportunity to make a hands-on contribution towards the early development the Findhorn Watershed Initiative – a catchment-scale vision for ecological restoration.

    Main responsibilities:
    The successful candidate will receive training in;

    • A variety of survey techniques for monitoring, fish, invertebrates, river habitat, temperature and flow, remnant forest habitat, conducting drone surveys and aerial photography, etc.

    • Compiling, analysing and mapping the survey data.

    You will also gain experience in,

    • Collecting data in a remote location,

    • Collaborating with small teams,

    • Working with specialist survey teams,

    • Developing baseline surveys and establishing long term monitoring systems,

    • Consulting with landowners, community groups and volunteers,

    • Delivering information on the programmes to the various stakeholders through talks, meetings and social media.

    Location: The graduate will be based at the FNLRT Office, Logie Steading, Forres, IV36 2QN. The post will be outdoor working across the Findhorn catchment, particularly in the upper reaches. Provision for some home working can also be incorporated.

    Applications open on 16th January 2023 and close on the 2nd of February 2023.

    For more details please visit the NatureScot website.

  • Download full invitation to document tender here.

    The Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) invites your submission of a tender to provide services in accordance with the following scope of work:

    TENDER A: Geographical Information System Mapping

    Scope of work –

    Phase 1: To develop an ESRI ArcGIS to provide map based outputs to illustrate and interpret survey data collected from the Upper River Findhorn catchment.

    Phase 2: To expand the ESRI ArcGIS and develop a fully functional GIS for the Findhorn Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) and Findhorn Watershed Initiative (FWI), utilizing a wide range of open source and FNLRT datasets.

    Outputs –

    Phase 1: Upper Findhorn Catchment data mapping & compilation:

    • Establish GIS mapping facility using ESRI ArcGIS system

    • Carry out a thorough search of all relevant data sources and compile a schedule of spatial datasets relevant to the Upper Findhorn River Catchment

    • Carry out a data mapping exercise within FNLRT to identify all internal relevant spatial datasets for the Upper Findhorn River Catchment

    • In consultation with FNLRT finalise the schedule of relevant datasets then source and compile said datasets (including full meta-data, where available) into an offline geodatabase for display in desktop ArcGIS mapping software

    • Compile new survey data sets (aerial photograph, remnant native woodland, and others)

    • Map areas where riparian woodland would provide the best river shading potential, in coordination with Riparian Woodland Consultant

    • Identify datasets relevant to Forestry Plan applications and create ArcGIS map template including relevant styled datasets that FNLRT can use to create Forestry Plan applications

    • Provide training to FNLRT staff on using the mapping templates

    • Provide additional analysis and outputs as directed

    Phase 2: ESRI ArcGIS Online Data Portal Development for the full FNLRT area:

    • Using the FNLRT 'ArcGIS Enterprise Site' set up an 'ArcGIS Hub Data Portal' where users search for, view, and download the data sets identified during the data mapping exercise

    • Identify and collate all relevant datasets across the Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie catchments

    • Style key datasets and configure as layers for display in an ArcGIS Hub web map application to allow non-specialists users to view the FNLRT data online

    • Develop an ArcGIS StoryMap in collaboration with the Findhorn Watershed Initiative staff to display the FNLRT spatial data alongside multimedia and text in an accessible and informative manner

    • Host a workshop for FNLRT staff to introduce the data sets, mapping templates, data portal, web map application and Story Map

    Timeframes –

    Phase 1: Work to be invoiced before 31 March 2023, and completed by 31 May 2023.

    Phase 2: Work to start in June 2023 and be completed by 31st March 2024. Monthly invoicing.

    Location –

    Phase 1: Upper Findhorn Catchment; from Coignafearn to Drynachan (Map 1)

    Phase 2: FNLRT Area ( Map 2)

    Additional Notes: Tenders should provide one bid for both phases, but include a breakdown of costs for each.

  • Download the full invitation to tender document here.

    The Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) invites your submission of a tender to provide services in accordance with the following scope of work:

    TENDER B: Aerial Survey Upper River Findhorn catchment

    Scope of work –

    To provide a full digital aerial survey of the Upper Findhorn catchment with particular attention to the river and its tributaries. The digital aerial surveys will provide photographic data on land form, river morphology and tree cover for the upper catchment, inform the prioritisation of nature restoration activities for the Findhorn Watershed Initiative, and provide baseline documentation for the project.

    Outputs –

    • High quality digital aerial photographs showing existing vegetation cover and river course

    • Integrated the photo survey with ESRI ArcGIS mapping platform in coordination with GIS contractor

    • Report on the baseline status – ‘before’ photography

    • Collect video imagery for general scenic views and communications materials

    Timeframes – Work to be invoiced before 31 March 2023, and completed by 30 April 2023

    Location – Upper Findhorn Catchment; from Coignafearn to Drynachan (Map 1)

  • Download the full invitation to tender document here.

    The Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) invites your submission of a tender to provide services in accordance with the following scope of work:

    TENDER C: Biodiversity & Ecology Consultancy

    Scope of work –

    Using your expertise, experience, existing data sets, remote sensing, AI and more; support FNLRT to develop an overview understanding of the ecological restoration potential of the Upper Findhorn catchment. What habitats currently exist, and what is their current status? Where should we initially focus our efforts to try and bring about the maximum biodiversity uplift and carbon sequestration potential?

    Outputs –

    • Desk based survey and GIS mapping of baseline of existing habitats and their status

    • Desk based GIS mapping of habitat restoration potential

    • Identification and mapping of specific opportunities for habitat connectivity and nature corridors

    • Identification of carbon sequestration potential

    • Recommendations for targeted approach to field surveys to support development of desk based survey findings and development of a high integrity nature restoration monitoring plan going forward

    Timeframes – Work to be invoiced before 31 March 2023, and completed by 31 May 2023

    Location – Upper Findhorn Catchment; from Coignafearn to Drynachan (Map 1) attached)

  • Download the full invitation to tender document here.

    The Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) invites your submission of a tender to provide services in accordance with the following scope of work:

    TENDER D: Riparian Woodland Consultancy

    Scope of work –

    The original inception of the Findhorn Watershed Initiative (FWI) was inspired by the Scotland River Temperature Monitoring Network (SRTMN) data which identifies the Upper River Findhorn catchment as a priority area for the creation of riparian shading, in order to mitigate rising river temperatures due to climate breakdown.

    The first phase of the Findhorn Watershed Initiative has a strong focus on enabling the establishment of a network of native riparian and catchment woodlands (or ‘riverwoods’) along the Upper River Findhorn and its tributaries to provide river shade and nutrients. In order to best understand and prioritise our efforts, the FNLRT requires further information about what woodland currently exists, its current status, and potential for restoration and regeneration. This information may be gathered by ground survey, visual interpretation of aerial imagery, satellite image analysis, soil, aspect, and other types of analysis – the FNLRT is open to proposals from the bidder as to the most efficient and informative approach.

    This contract would form the first phase of engagement in what FNLRT hopes would be a long term relationship of woodland consultancy; from woodland plan design and development through to implementation on the ground.

    Outputs –

    • Mapping of priority riparian woodland restoration areas in the Upper Findhorn catchment area, in coordination with GIS contractor

    • Analysis of existing estate woodland management plans and synthesizing into coordinated catchment-scale approach

    • Survey of existing remnant woodland, identification, understanding of current status, data gathering, and mapping of any potential seed source

    • Provide a better understand as to natural woodland regeneration potential, in coordination with Herbivore Management Consultant

    • Advice on appropriate species for planting

    • Identify opportunities for continuous canopy cover and creation of nature corridors

    • Develop initial phase of woodland regeneration plans with a view to applying for FGS

    Timeframes – Work to be invoiced before 31 March 2023, and completed by 31 May 2023

    Location – Upper Findhorn Catchment; from Coignafearn to Drynachan (see outline map attached). Including main stem of river as well as all major tributaries.

  • Download the full invitation to tender document here.

    The Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) invites your submission of a tender to provide services in accordance with the following scope of work:

    TENDER E: Hydrology & Geomorphology Consultancy

    Scope of work – Undertake a topographic survey and fluvial audit of the Upper River Findhorn catchment area. Provide interpretation and robust predictions at catchment-scale of rivers response to proposed restoration measures.

    Outputs –

    • Topographic surveying of geomorphic form

    • Geomorphic surveys/fluvial audit/habitat mapping

    • Expert geomorphic interpretation and assessment

    • Identify any specific opportunities for installation of large woody structures

    • Identify any specific opportunities for tributary remeandering

    • Identify opportunities for increasing natural flood management capability and water retention landscapes

    • Make recommendations for water flow gauging monitoring sites

    Timeframes – Work to be invoiced before 31 March 2023, and completed by 31 May 2023

    Location – Upper Findhorn Catchment; from Coignafearn to Drynachan (see outline map attached)

    Additional notes: Aerial data and photography will be able to be supplied as an output of Tender (B).

  • Download the full invitation to tender document here.

    The Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) invites your submission of a tender to provide services in accordance with the following scope of work:

    TENDER F: Freshwater Pearl Mussel Consultancy & Survey

    Scope of work –

    Help the FNLRT plug the ‘gap in the map’ and better understand whether a Freshwater Pearl Mussel (FWPM) population exists in the River Findhorn catchment. Develop a plan to regenerate or restore the species to the ecosystem.

    Outputs –

    • Design and conduct a catchment wide survey for FWPM, prioritising the upper catchment

    • Provide training to FNLRT/FDSFB staff such that they can assist with the survey

    • Provide georeferenced data on any FWPM found

    • Mapping of data, including potential ‘sanctuary habitat’, using ESRI ArcGIS

    • Full report and recommendations based on the survey findings

    Timeframes – Work to be invoiced before 31 March 2023, and completed by 31 May 2023 (with a degree of flexibility for the survey incase of unfavourable weather, but preference to stay within May 2023 timeline)

    Location – Priority area: Upper Findhorn Catchment; from Coignafearn to Drynachan (Map 1) but tenders should design survey for the whole Findhorn catchment.

  • Download the full invitation to tender document here.

    The Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) invites your submission of a tender to provide services in accordance with the following scope of work:

    TENDER G: Invertebrate Consultancy & Survey

    Scope of work –

    Help the FNLRT to establish an invertebrate monitoring strategy as a metric to track riparian change and biodiversity uplift over time. The monitoring programme should consider instream aquatic invertebrate populations and terrestrial invertebrates which are present within the riparian zone and may enter the river.

    Outputs –

    • Design an invertebrate sampling strategy which will provide baseline data and can be maintained at regular intervals over a long time period to monitor riparian change and track biodiversity change as riparian woodland increases

    • Conduct upper catchment invertebrate baseline survey

    • Identify other invertebrate sample data (SEPA etc) and examine incorporating these datasets into a monitoring programme

    • Review new approaches and techniques (eDNA etc)

    • Consider how to incorporate Citizen Science approaches

    • Provide a report on the findings and a long term invertebrate monitoring plan with indicative costs and how this can be implemented and sustained

    Timeframes – Work to be invoiced before 31 March 2023, and completed by 31 May 2023

    Location – Upper Findhorn Catchment; from Coignafearn to Drynachan (Map 1)

  • Download the full invitation to tender document here.

    The Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) invites your submission of a tender to provide services in accordance with the following scope of work:

    TENDER H: Upland Herbivore Management Consultancy

    Scope of work –

    To work with FNLRT to engage the Findhorn watershed’s landowners, land managers, the Monadhliath DMG, and other relevant key stakeholders around issues of upland herbivore management, and support the development of a coordinated approach which enables the restoration of riparian woodland and other ecological restoration priorities.

    Outputs –

    • Liaison with individual estates and MDMG, and appraisal of existing herbivore management plans

    • Develop proposal for coordinated catchment-wide approach

    • Work with FNLRT to secure buy-in from key parties towards implementation of proposed approach

    • Provide dynamic oversight and support through implementation to ensure successful delivery

    Timeframes –

    Output a) to be underway and invoiced before 31 March 2023

    Output b) completed and invoiced by 31 May 2023

    Outputs c) and d) to be delivered over the coming 12 months, and invoiced monthly until March 2024

    Location – Upper Findhorn Catchment; from Coignafearn to Drynachan (Map 1)

    Additional notes: Please provide a breakdown of costs by output in your bid

  • Download the full invitation to tender here.

    The Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) invites your submission of a tender to provide services in accordance with the following scope of work:

    TENDER I: Design & Communications Consultancy

    Scope of work –

    To provide a review of the FNRLT’s existing communications approach and develop a brand refresh, delivering a coherent, compelling, and appropriate communications strategy which supports and reflects the FNRLT’s evolution as an organisation.

    Outputs –

    • FNLRT brand refresh and visual identity development

    • FNLRT website re-design

    • Findhorn Watershed Initiative (FWI) visual identify development

    • FWI communications assets design

    • Communications strategy development

    • Social media strategy development

    Timeframes – Work to be completed by 31 August 2023

  • Download the full invitation to tender here.

    The Findhorn, Nairn, and Lossie Rivers Trust (FNLRT) invites your submission of a tender to provide services in accordance with the following scope of work:

    TENDER J: Nature Finance Advisory Services

    Scope of work –

    To work with Findhorn Watershed Initiative (FWI) Strategy Lead, with support of steering group members, to undertake the process outlined in the Green Finance Institute’s Investment Readiness Toolkit (or similar, as recommended) to prepare the project to enable high-integrity, high-impact investment in nature-based solutions in the River Findhorn catchment, in a way which also takes into account opportunities for increasing community prosperity. To provide guidance and oversight based on previous experience of securing natural capital investment for nature-recovery projects.

    Outputs –

    • Support appraisal of the Findhorn watershed for investment readiness opportunities, including both assets and enterprises

    • Support identification, approaching of, and pricing negotiation with sellers, buyers, and investors

    • Support development of business case, finance model, governance structure, and legal contracts

    • Oversee process of integrating all information gathered and developed into an investment pitchdeck and nature finance strategy for the project

    Timeframes – 50% of the contract value to be invoiced upfront before 31 March 2023, 50% to be invoiced by 31 May 2023.

  • The Findhorn Watershed Initiative is delighted to be working in partnership with Wild Things, a Findhorn watershed-based award-winning environmental education charity, to create this new and exciting role, hosted and employed by Wild Things, which aims to support community engagement with the project, working with people of all ages along the Findhorn River catchment to restore, protect, learn about and experience one of Scotland’s wildest and most beautiful rivers.

    Salary: £25,500 pa equivalent salary (calculated on a pro-rata basis at 28hrs per week)

    Type: Part-time 0.8 FTE contract, 28hrs per week including holiday allowance. Outside normal office hours and regular weekend work may be required.

    Contract Duration: Fixed term 5 month contract

    Location: Findhorn Village Centre, Moray, Scotland, IV36 3YR

    Starting date: ASAP (start date to beTo find out more and apply, visit Wild Things’s website. discussed at interview)

    Position reports directly to: Wild Things’ Chief Executive Officer

    This role is funded thanks to the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund and LNER’s Customer & Community Investment Fund.

    To find out more and apply, click here visit Wild Things’s website.

  • The Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust is delighted to be partnering with Findhorn Bay Arts to deliver a programme of creative and cultural engagements in the lower River Findhorn catchment area.

    Hours: Part-time / 24 hours / anticipated average 3 days per week including evenings and weekends when required.

    Term: This is a fixed term contract for 6-months from October 2023 (exact date TBC) to 31st March 2024.

    Salary: £28-32k pro-rata.

    Note: We are open to job-share/collaborative applications – where the applicants’ skills are complementary to each other in order to fulfil the role as per the spec.

    Deadline for applications: 16 August 2023 – 12noon.

    This role is funded thanks to the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund.

    To find out more and apply, click here visit Findhorn Bay Arts’s website.