Chief Forester

About the Company

Job Information

  • Region

    Scotland

  • Location

    Flexible/Scotland

  • Salary

    Remuneration is at £73,853 pro rata with an additional supplement of 10% of remuneration

  • Date Posted

    23/01/2024

  • Closing Date

    Closing Soon 11/02/2024

Job description

Chief Forester

  • Job reference: REQ0724
  • Location: Flexible (see JD)
  • Salary: Remuneration is at £73,853 pro rata with an additional supplement of 10% of remuneration.
  • Contractual hours: 14.4
  • Basis: Part time

Chief Forester for Scotland

The Chief Forester for Scotland is a fascinating appointment. Working closely with colleagues across the forestry sector you will have an engaging public role to champion the profession.

You will be the Head of Profession for staff in Scottish Forestry (SF) and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), with responsibility for promoting and maintaining professional standards. You will be an ambassador for the development of career opportunities for all across the sector, working with colleagues in the Learning and Skills Development teams in both SF and FLS, the wider sector and with those in Higher education.

Working with Scottish Government representatives you will provide impartial advice to Scottish Ministers.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, SF this is a renumerated role, requiring a time commitment of approximately 2 days per week.

In addition, Paul Lowe, Chief Executive will be hosting an information event which can be booked via this link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chief-forester-recruitment-information-event-with-ctc-tickets-803904308427

Closing date: 11 February 2024.

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