Forest Planner
Forestry and Land Scotland
Job reference: REQ0885
Salary: plus 28.97% pension contribution into defined benefits scheme
Contractual hours: 37
Region: South
Job description
We’re looking for a Forest Planner to join our planning and environment team in Newton Stewart.
The planning and environment team work closely with other teams and specialists to design sustainable forests of the future, protect and restore semi-natural habitats, respond to climate change and enhance our landscapes. The teams prepare spatial plans, develop work programmes and coordinate and manage data and surveys, as well as contribute to national initiatives and projects to ensure the public land is well cared for.
To be successful, you’ll be qualified to degree or HND level in Forestry or an equivalent. You’ll also require demonstrable knowledge and experience of forest operations and building strong working relationships with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders and regulators. Although previous experience in spatial planning of forestry or analysing spatial information would be advantageous, it is not essential.
We offer flexible working hours and a competitive salary alongside a number of other employee benefits, including 27% employers pension contribution, cycle to work scheme and employee shopping discounts.
If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, we’d encourage you to apply with your CV – please ensure you provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria detailed on the job description and success profile document.
Application closing date 26 January 2025.
About Forestry and Land Scotland
We are the Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland’s national forests and land.
Forestry and Land Scotland will look after national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland’s physical and mental health and well-being. We will also continue to provide vital timber supplies to support the rural economy.
We are the Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland’s national forests and land.Forestry and Land Scotland will look after national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland’s physical and mental health and well-being. We will also continue to provide vital timber supplies to support the rural economy.
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