SCAMP Coastal Infrastructure Co-ordinator
Location – Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Salary £39,102 – £41,973
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen within the Council’s Environment Team for the position of SCAMP Coastal Infrastructure Coordinator.
Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP) – Landscape Connections is a seascape-scale nature restoration project covering 210 miles of the North Solway Coast and its shallow marine environment in Dumfries and Galloway. This is an incredible chance to make a lasting positive impact on the future health of the Solway seascape and influence how we respond to the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.
You’ll take the lead to coordinate and develop the proposals for capital improvements to coastal access and gateway infrastructure along the north Solway coast.
If you have a passion for the environment and access to the countryside, knowledge of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and Land Reform legislation, are a good communicator with a proven track record in solving problems and dealing with people, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. You’ll make full use of your project management and contract management skills to develop and deliver coastal access infrastructure as part of the Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP) Landscape Connections.
You’ll have a relevant qualification and experience and have a confident, diplomatic and persuasive personality to negotiate with, present to and influence a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll also need to be a quick learner, self-motivated and flexible. By joining our busy and dedicated team, you will contribute to developing a stage 2 National Lottery Heritage Fund application to their new Landscape Connections programme. Scotland’s Solway Firth is our first Landscape Connections project | The National Lottery Heritage Fund SCAMP Landscape Connections was the first project to be awarded a stage 1 development grant, and we anticipate submitting a stage 2 National Lottery Heritage Fund application in spring 2027 for an 8-year delivery programme.
The successful candidate will be based at Kirkbank House in Dumfries with home working but will also need to visit locations throughout Dumfries and Galloway from Gretna to Stranraer.
Applications are invited for the above post from suitably qualified persons, with a minimum of an HNC qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and suitable experience. Training and support will be provided.
Good written and oral communication skills are essential requirements, as are ICT skills, familiarity with the use of maps and access to transport. The post may be suitable for job share.
A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.
Please apply via Public Jobs Scotland SCAMP Coastal Infrastructure Co-ordinator – DGA13043 | Dumfries and Galloway Council | myjobscotland
With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
Interviews are scheduled to take place via Microsoft Teams/ or in person on a date to be confirmed.
Further information regarding this post is available from Bryan Scott, Countryside Development Officer on 07825 712125 or email bryan.scott@dumgal.gov.uk
