Hundreds of protected areas are under pressure from Scotland’s massive deer herd. Most agree deer numbers must be controlled to protect the environment, but are split on what should be done.
Edinburgh University students were “interrogated” by police at their desks over posters featuring Palestinians killed by the Israeli military, prompting dozens to complain.
Unsafe levels of faecal bacteria were recorded at dozens of Scotland’s best beaches this summer. Swimmers and paddlers could be at risk, but officials insist water quality remains high.
The Ferret is looking for a business manager to take care of the smooth running of our independent, not-for-profit, investigative journalism co-operative, and to support our ongoing development. Could it be you?
This part-time (three days per week) business manager role will involve looking after many of our non-editorial duties, partnering with co-editors, and our board, on elements like fund development and co-publishing agreements.
The salary is £21,060 for three days per week (pro rata of £35,100) and includes 18 days paid holidays, travel expenses, sick leave, and annual home working allowance.
You can work remotely, but there is a community newsroom in Glasgow where you can work alongside other team members. Our team meet in person (usually Glasgow or Edinburgh) quarterly.
If you’d like to learn more about what you’d do as The Ferret’s business manager, and to apply, please follow this link.
The application deadline is Sunday 19 February.
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Hundreds of protected areas are under pressure from Scotland’s massive deer herd. Most agree deer numbers must be controlled to protect the environment, but are split on what should be done.
Edinburgh University students were “interrogated” by police at their desks over posters featuring Palestinians killed by the Israeli military, prompting dozens to complain.
Unsafe levels of faecal bacteria were recorded at dozens of Scotland’s best beaches this summer. Swimmers and paddlers could be at risk, but officials insist water quality remains high.
Footage of farmed trout suffocating, haemorrhaging, and being beaten with batons in a slaughterhouse has prompted an official complaint to a government regulator.
