Senior Arboriculturist
Senior Arboriculturist: Scotland’s Railway (Glasgow) Key Activities: Tree condition surveys, tree work prescription, stakeholder consultation, tree management strategies and specifications Key Accountabilities Lead and direct a team of Arboriculturists to undertake a range of railway tree and vegetation management projects Oversee and provide specialist arboricultural advice and guidance to railway managers, engineers, operations, seasonal teams, […]
Forester
Working at Forestry and Land Scotland is all about ‘People, Pride and Purpose.’ Join us and take pride in helping look after something incredibly valuable to the people of Scotland and its visitors – Scotland’s national forests and land. At FLS, you’ll work with over a thousand talented, innovative, and committed people. Together we’re helping […]
Woodland Officer
Job reference: REQ0741 Location: Flexible (see Job Description) Salary: £34,028 – £36,302 (plus 27% pension and benefits) Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time Here at Scottish Forestry, we’re at the heart of delivering the Scottish Government’s priorities for forestry, including woodland creation and expansion. If you have experience in forest management, knowledge of the rural […]
Chief Forester
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 […]
Joint Sandwich Placement
The opportunities: One year fixed term placement (6 months each with James Jones & Sons and Scottish Woodlands) Two placements available in North and South Scotland The chance to experience the full tree to timber supply chain Build a strong foundation of knowledge in the industry One placement, two organisations, lots of experience Working in […]
Deputy Regional Manager
Job reference: REQ0711 Location: Flexible (see JD) Salary: £60,205 – £66,626 + 27% Employer Pension Contributions Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time Are you an experienced and supportive manager who has a sound knowledge of forestry? Do you have a wider interest in managing land to adapt to climate change, enhance biodiversity and facilitate […]
Graduate Development Programme 2024
Are you a talented individual with drive, enthusiasm, and ambition, with a passion for the outdoors and ready to grow a sustainable career? If so, we are excited to hear from you for our 2024 Graduate Development Programme. The UK government has committed to a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, resulting in an […]
Technical Officer
Technical Officer Job reference: REQ0708 Location: Flexible (see JD) Salary: £38,533 – £41,498 (including 27% pension and benefits) Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time Job description Scottish Forestry is looking for a Technical Officer to join our team based in either Dumfries or Selkirk. You’ll need to have a good grasp of complex case work […]
Nature Market Contracts Project Manager
Job reference: REQ0693 Location: Flexible Salary: £38,533 – £41,498 (Pay review pending) and (27.9% pension contribution and benefits) This is a great time to join the growing Woodland Carbon Code team at Scottish Forestry and help scale up nature-based solutions to the climate emergency. We’re looking for an innovative, knowledgeable and results-driven person to join […]
Planning Manager
Would you like to manage how we plan and care for public land across South West Scotland? Forestry and Land Scotland not only manages extensive forests and diverse habitats but also restores peatlands, manages busy recreation sites and supports renewables sites across Galloway, Ayrshire, Arran and the Solway coast. We are seeking a Planning Manager […]