Forest Planner
Forestry and Land Scotland
Location: Multiple (South or East Regions – Please see JD)
Salary: £34,362 - £36,658 + 28.97% pension contribution into defined benefits
scheme
Contractual hours: 35
Basis: Full time
Region: National
Job reference: REQ0973
We’re looking for Forest Planners to join our planning and environment team in both our South and East Regions (please follow the 'Find out more & apply' button to see the 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 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, is not essential.
Please click here to view the full list of benefits of working for us.
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.
Closing date: 25 May 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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