Head Stalker - Ref 1443 Date: February 21, 2025

Head Stalker

We are pleased to offer the position of Head Stalker on the family-owned Kingairloch Coastal Highland Estate, spanning 14,000 acres on the northeast corner of the Morvern peninsula. Our estate boasts some of the best and most exciting west coast deer stalking, set amongst striking mountains and coastal landscapes with an exceptional quality deer herd.

For more information see www.kingairloch.scot

As Head Stalker you will carry out the day-to-day duties of a Stalker within our modern stalking facilities, working closely with a second stalker, two ghillies and occasionally hill ponies. Together with the estate’s team, you enjoy providing our guests outstanding traditional stalking days on the hill.

We are seeking an experienced Stalker with whom we can elaborate a deer management plan as part of a holistic environmental approach, including a few biodiversity and wildlife management projects.

Ideally, the successful candidate will also take on the role of activities lead, occasionally helping the estate’s guests to use the fullness of the estate and discover the surrounding area by means of walking, biking, boating, and fishing.

Requirements

• Strong desire to make guests enjoy their experience• Traditional deer stalking knowledge and expertise• Vast wildlife knowledge and be a responsible environmental steward• Good communication skills to allow engagement with guests, local community and authorities• Full driving licence• Possess a certain level of independence and resilienceand be comfortable working as part of a team operating in a remote location.

We would like, although not essential, our successful candidate to have experience with outdoor activities, whether it be boating, biking, trekking, climbing, fishing, etc. Experience in forestry, hospitality, gardening and health and safety practices would also be an advantage.

We offer an attractive and varied job as part of our strong team at Kingairloch with a competitive package, including accommodation in this wonderful location.

If you feel you are the right candidate for us and would like to join our team, please apply now by sending your CV and covering lettering outlining your suitability for the role to finlay.clark@bidwells.co.uk