Assistant Woodland Officers

Assistant Woodland Officers - Scottish Forestry

Based out of Hamilton Office in Central Scotland Conservancy

Closing date: 20 December 2024.

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

Scottish Forestry is responsible for delivering the forestry ambitions and priorities of the Scottish Ministers. We provide policy, support and regulation for Scotland’s 1.4 million hectares of forests.

If you’re looking for a career or a change of career that will provide a mix of home/office working and working outdoors in the countryside then the assistant woodland officer role with Scottish Forestry could be the ideal solution. At Scottish Forestry, we are at the heart of the drive by the Scottish Government to increase woodland cover to help tackle climate change and combat nature loss.

We are looking for enthusiastic, practical and self-motivated people to join the Scottish forestry team as Assistant woodland officers. We currently have 2 vacancies working out of our Hamilton Office in Central Scotland Conservancy but further opportunities may arise and so we are also looking for potential reserve candidates.

We have developed a comprehensive training programme for new recruits to provide them with the skills needed to perform their role. As an assistant woodland officer, you’ll support the woodland officer to carry out grants and regulation work, provide guidance to woodland owners and managers and promote sustainable forest management. Your time will be split between field visits and office work to assess and process applications.

Please see the job description and success profiles for a full overview of the role.

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Closing date: 20 December 2024

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