A wave of new green jobs has just been announced as part of the Solway Coast and Marine Projects (SCAMP) – Landscape Connections initiative, marking a major step forward in environmental restoration efforts across Dumfries and Galloway.
These roles, now open for applications, offer a unique opportunity to work directly on nature-based solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss on one of the most ambitious coastal and marine restoration projects in Scotland.
Green jobs – those that contribute to preserving or restoring the environment – are central to SCAMP’s mission. Whether through cutting-edge technologies, innovative restoration techniques, or hands-on conservation work, these positions empower individuals to make a tangible difference in the health of our coastal and marine ecosystems.
SCAMP – Landscape Connections is a seascape-scale nature restoration project spanning 210 miles of the North Solway Coast and its shallow marine environment. Delivered in a partnership led by Dumfries and Galloway Council, the project is one of Scotland’s most ambitious coastal and marine restoration efforts.
Solway Firth Partnership (SFP) is delighted to be recruiting three new posts to deliver the Solway Coast and Marine Project – Innovation in Restoration. Clair McFarlan, Partnership Manager, is very excited about the difference these jobs will make for the Solway Coast:
“This is a positive step towards making a real difference on the Scottish Solway coast, working with communities to enhance, restore and add value to the saltmarsh, seagrass and native oysters we are lucky enough to have locally. If you have a passion for the marine and coastal environment and want to make a lasting contribution to the health of key habitats of the Solway Firth and be part of an exciting new seascape initiative – then look no further!”
Emily Taylor, Director of the Crichton Carbon Centre explains more about their job opportunity that builds on the innovative work carried out in peatlands and applies these techniques to the coastal wetlands of the Solway:
“The Cairn to Coast project has been developed as part of SCAMP Landscape Connections to take the Crichton Carbon Centre (CCC)’s approaches to prioritising and designing successful peatland restoration projects to wider catchment, wetland and coastal habitat restoration and management. The Landscape and Wetlands Lead position is a brand-new position at the centre. We are looking forward to welcoming an enthusiastic and passionate individual to guide CCC and our partners to deliver exciting and impactful ecosystem restoration projects in the southwest of Scotland.”
The four SCAMP – Landscape Connections green jobs are:
- Innovation in Restoration Project Manager – Solway First Partnership. Focusing on practical research based on marine and coastal habitat restoration, you will drive forward the development of a new marine research centre based in Stranraer. You will be responsible for establishing a new marine research centre in Stranraer to provide a focal point in southwest Scotland for innovation in marine and coastal habitat restoration
- Innovation in Restoration Officer – Solway First Partnership. We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and self-motivated marine specialist who will be responsible for exploring new techniques in seagrass restoration, native oyster and saltmarsh expansion.
- Innovation in Restoration Administrator – Solway Firth Partnership. Are you interested in the coast and seas of Dumfries and Galloway? Do you want to be part of an innovative new project in Stranraer? The role will support the Innovation in Restoration Project Manager, providing administrative assistance for SCAMP to help deliver outputs on time and within budget.
- Landscape and Wetlands Lead – Crichton Carbon Centre. As this is a new position at the Centre, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual to guide CCC and our partners and ultimately deliver exciting and impactful ecosystem restoration projects in the southwest of Scotland.
These jobs offer people the opportunity to make a real difference in our understanding of how to do nature restoration and address the nature/climate crisis.
Councillor Andy Ferguson, Chair of the council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee, said:
“Our region has much to offer in terms of landscapes and seascapes, as a beautiful place to live, to enjoy the natural environment and the great outdoors. Our natural environment provides a healthy spaces for children, young people and their families to enjoy nature and a great quality of life. These jobs offer an opportunity to engage and restore the coastal and marine environment here on our Solway Coast as well as the opportunity to live here surrounded by nature and an active welcoming SCAMP community.”
Councillor Tony Berretti, Vice chair of the committee, added:
“These new green jobs are a fantastic example of how we can align economic growth with environmental responsibility. SCAMP – Landscape Connections is not only restoring our precious coastal and marine habitats, but also creating meaningful employment opportunities right here in Dumfries and Galloway. It’s a win for our communities, our economy, and our environment.”
To learn more or apply, visit our website.
These fantastic four new SCAMP – Landscape Connections green jobs have been made possible through investment from; National Lottery Heritage Fund, Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, and South of Scotland Enterprise.
