Forester (Fls)

Forestry And Land Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Forestry And Land Scotland in the South Region is seeking an Operations Forester to join our Land Management Delivery Team. You’ll be based at our Straiton Office in South Ayrshire and will work across southern Scotland to deliver forest establishment and maintenance programmes.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues, contractors and local communities to meet climate, biodiversity and sustainable land management objectives, bringing forestry experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in forestry or related land management work.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders and communities.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver forest establishment and maintenance programmes.
• Lead woodland creation projects and wider stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, contractors, and local communities to deliver operations.
• Apply health and safety principles across activities.

Skills

Forestry experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Forestry-related degree or transferable experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forester (FLS)

Job description

We’re looking for an Operations Forester to join our Land Management Delivery Team in the South Region. You’ll be based at our Straiton Office in South Ayrshire.

Working across southern Scotland, the South Region manages a diverse landholding that includes commercial forests, woodland creation projects, nationally important conservation sites, native woodlands, and popular recreation destinations. The region plays a vital role in delivering sustainable timber production, environmental enhancement, biodiversity objectives, and high-quality recreational opportunities for local communities and visitors.

As an Operations Forester, you will play a key role in delivering forest establishment and maintenance programmes, woodland creation projects, and wider stewardship activities across your allocated area. You’ll work closely with colleagues, contractors, stakeholders, and local communities to ensure the successful delivery of forestry operations while helping to achieve Scotland’s climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable land management objectives.

To be successful, you'll need experience in forestry or related land management work, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage and prioritise both your own workload and that of a team. You should be confident using Microsoft Office applications, able to solve problems independently and collaboratively, and committed to developing your skills through learning and training opportunities. A qualification in a forestry-related discipline, or significant transferable experience in forestry, land management, or environmental management, is essential. Experience in forestry operations, contract management, and applying health and safety principles is desirable, as is membership of, or working towards membership of, the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body. A full UK driving licence is required.