Forest Planner

We’re looking for Forest Planners to join our planning and environment team in both our South and East Regions (please see Job Description and Success Profile for further information) The planning and environment teams work closely with other teams and specialists to design sustainable forests of the future, protect and restore semi-natural habitats, respond to […]

Forest Managers

If you are looking to take the next significant step in your career in forest management RTS Forestry is offering a fantastic opportunity for you to join our forest management team in either Crieff or Inverurie. In both offices you will be given the opportunity to work with a high degree of independence and operational […]

Forest Certification Manager

Scottish Woodlands Ltd is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of forest, estate and land-related services underpinned by our in-depth market experience, knowledge base and commitment to quality. The business is largely employee […]

Student Placements

£28,255 – £29,556 | Full time | Multiple locations Scottish Forestry is offering 12 month student placements for people studying forestry or a forestry-related discipline. It’s a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainable forest management while contributing to Scotland’s ambitious woodland creation goals. You’ll work alongside experienced Woodland Officers and Assistant Woodland Officers […]

Director of Policy and Practice

We are at the heart of Scotland’s response to the climate and biodiversity crises. As the Government agency responsible for forestry policy, regulation, and investment, we support woodland creation, sustainable management, and economic growth in Scotland’s forestry sector. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of forestry policy in Scotland. As Director of […]

DIO – Regional Head Forester – Scotland and NI

DIO – Regional Head Forester – Scotland and NI Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 31 March 2025 Reference number: 388427 Salary: £36,530 Please note that this allowance will be pro-rated for Part Time staff. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract type: Permanent Location: Garelochhead Camp, Helensburgh, […]

Experienced Forest Managers

RTS Forestry are delighted to announce the following opportunities for dedicated and experienced managers to join our growing team of highly professional foresters. RTS Forestry offers a fantastic opportunity for you if you are looking to take the next significant step in your career in forest management. You will be given the opportunity to work […]

Head of Estate and Programmes – Scotland

The role This is an exciting opportunity as we are looking for a Head of Estate and Programmes to join our Scotland Management team and lead the Trust’s estate and programmes team in Scotland, ensuring that the estate and associated programmes are managed to the highest professional standards and in accordance with the Woodland Trust’s […]

Senior Programme Manager – Scotland (Woodland Creation)

As Senior Programme Manager (Woodland Creation) you will focus on developing and delivering a range of woodland creation projects across Scotland. Reporting to the Head of Operational Excellence and as a member of the Project Delivery team, you will be responsible for the planning, design, funding application, implementation, budget and long-term management of woodland projects. […]

Forest Programme Manager

This role is based in either FLS Oban or FLS Torlundy please state your preferred location on the application form Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is an agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for managing 9% of Scotland’s public land. We’re looking for enthusiastic, practical, creative people to join the West Region planning team to […]

Forest Manager

EJD Forestry is a small Forestry Management business with offices in Yorkshire, Dumfries and Beauly. We provide management services and advice to a range of clients. We are looking for a Forest Manager to join our team working in Scotland. The role will involve the management of an expanding portfolio of properties including woodland creation […]

Forest Certification Manager

Scottish Woodlands Ltd is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of forest, estate and land-related services underpinned by our in-depth market experience, knowledge base and commitment to quality. The business is largely employee […]

Forest Genetics Operations Manager

Want to work at the cutting edge of environmental science? Passionate about making a difference and playing your part in tackling the climate and nature crisis? Forest Research is all about giving top quality evidence and advice to policymakers and practitioners to make a positive impact on the ground. Internationally recognised, we need people who […]

Senior Forest Planner

Scottish Woodlands Ltd is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of forest, estate and land-related services underpinned by our in-depth market experience, knowledge base and commitment to quality. The business is largely employee […]

Assistant Woodland Officers

Location: Multiple (See JD) Salary: £31,611 – £33,125 (additional 28.97% pension contribution into defined pension scheme and benefits) Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time Region: National Job reference: REQ0863   We are looking for enthusiastic, practical and self-motivated people to join the Scottish Forestry team as Assistant Woodland Officers. If you have an understanding of […]

Business Development Manager

With offices in Scotland and England, the Institute of Chartered Foresters is currently looking for a new Business Development Manager to join our growing team. If you are a mainly desk based business development manager with experience of grants, writing bids, fundraising in similar environment to a professional institute, academia, university, college, further education, higher […]

Executive Director

Background The Royal Scottish Forestry Society, formed in 1854, is an educational charity focussing on promoting the understanding of trees, woods and forestry. Every year RSFS puts on what we believe to be the most extensive programme of practical forestry events across Scotland.  The Society has published a semi-academic journal, Scottish Forestry, since 1858 promoting […]

Forest Manager

Tilhill is at the forefront of the provision of nature-based solutions that help fight climate change in the most natural way. We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a key member of our forestry team based in Oban in the role of Forest Manager. In this role you will be responsible for delivering […]

Forest Manager

Tilhill is at the forefront of the provision of nature-based solutions that help fight climate change in the most natural way. We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a key member of our forestry team based in Jedburgh in the role of Forest Manager. In this role you will be responsible for delivering […]

Scottish Woodlands Graduate Development Programme 2025

The UK government has committed to a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, resulting in an increasing interest in both existing forestry and new woodland creation. Scottish Woodlands is at the forefront of developing opportunities to meet these targets and supporting landowners to optimise their land and deliver forestry related projects. The Graduate Development […]

Forest Sector Development Advisor

Scottish Forestry is looking for a Forestry Sector Development Advisor to join our National Office team. This is a permanent, full-time role with hybrid working options. In this key role, you will be instrumental in delivering the Scottish Government’s forestry priorities. Your responsibilities will include: Advising on forestry sector issues for key enterprises and leadership […]

Arboriculturist

Arboriculturist: Scotland’s Railway (Glasgow) Key activities To provide technical arboricultural expertise at locations right across Scotland’s railway. This will include completion of cyclical tree condition inspection surveys and tree work prescriptions, post incident investigations, participation in stakeholder engagement, site meetings, and input to tree management strategies and specifications. Key accountabilities Work as part of a […]

Work Site Supervisor

Ref: REQ0800 Salary: £31,611 to £33,125 Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time Region: National 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. Together we’re […]

Senior Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager Salary: £49,493 – £53,884 (27.9 percent pension contribution plus benefits) Scottish Forestry: Scottish Forestry is currently looking for a Senior Operations Manager to join our South Scotland Conservancy, based in Dumfries or Selkirk. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and to help shape the direction of the Conservancy in […]

Experienced Forest Manager

RTS Forestry are pleased to be recruiting for 3 new positions of forest manager with one role each based in Inverness, Crieff and South Scotland These are ideally suited to forest managers ready to take the next significant step in your career in terms of forest management responsibility. In Inverness our team at RTS Forestry […]

Field Assistant – Ecology

Division: Department of Biology, MPLS Job duration: 23 June – 6 July 2024 (2 weeks) Application deadline: 17:00 on Monday 27 May 2024 Overview of the role The postholder will assist with ecological fieldwork in the Scottish Highlands. The field assistant will work alongside a postdoctoral researcher, assisting with soil sampling, invertebrate sampling, and plant […]

Senior Scientist – Wood Properties

Want to work at the cutting edge of environmental science research? Passionate about making a difference and playing your part in tackling the climate and nature crises? Forest Research (FR) is a leading UK scientific research organisation that provides impactful scientific data, evidence and advice to policymakers and practitioners. Internationally recognised, we want to work […]

Head of Plant Seed and Supply

Newton Nursery Head of Plant Seed and Supply Salary: £61,409 – £67,959 As Head of Plant and Seed Supply you will be accountable, through successful leadership of your team, for the resilient supply of healthy seeds and trees to ensure Scotland’s forests are resilient for generations to come. We are seeking a confident individual who […]

Operations Manager

Job reference: REQ0773 Location: Flexible (Scotland) – East (Banchory, Dunkeld, Huntly, Elgin) Salary: £61,409 – £67,959 + 27% Employer pension contributions Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time   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 […]

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 […]