Lead Native Tree Nursery Manager for Ecological Restoration

The Alba Explorers; Kirriemuir; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological restoration organization in Scotland is seeking a Tree Nursery Manager to establish and run a new native tree nursery. The role involves significant autonomy in operations, including planning and production. Successful candidates will lead a team and closely collaborate with various partners to restore native woodlands. The job offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 with generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

38 days paid leave

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Company events

Qualifications

• Practical experience in nursery operations or horticulture.
• Strong understanding of native Scottish ecosystems.
• High attention to detail in labelling and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Establish nursery operations on a 6.9-acre site from mid-February.
• Plan and manage production to meet demand of up to 295,000 trees.
• Lead and support a diverse team working on nursery operations.

Skills

Nursery operations

Horticulture

Communication

Leadership

Time-management

Job description

A leading ecological restoration organization in Scotland is seeking a Tree Nursery Manager to establish and run a new native tree nursery. The role involves significant autonomy in operations, including planning and production. Successful candidates will lead a team and closely collaborate with various partners to restore native woodlands. The job offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 with generous leave and professional development opportunities.