Lecturer In Forestry / Arboriculture

SRUC Scotland's Rural College; Rawmarsh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rural education provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Lecturer in Forestry to join their dynamic Barony Campus team. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in forestry or arboriculture, contributing to a vibrant educational programme. The role requires a strong understanding of sustainable practices and collaboration with colleagues. Generous benefits include enhanced leave and pension, alongside flexible working arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity to influence the future of forestry education.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

Generous family leave

Flexible working patterns

Hybrid working solutions

Investment in learning and development

Qualifications

• SCQF Level 10 or above in Forestry or related discipline.
• Relevant industry certifications or accreditations.
• Solid understanding of forestry practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a HE programme for forestry education.
• Plan and prepare engaging learning experiences.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Proven experience in the forestry industry

Sustainable tree and forest management

Tree science

Working to deadlines

Collaboration skills

Education

Honours degree in Forestry or a related land-based discipline

Job description

About the Team: The Forestry and Land-Based Engineering team are based at SRUC Barony Campus, Dumfries, with on-site facilities including the Scottish Forest Industry Technology Centre (SFITC), tree nursery, arboretum, sawmill, drones, and decay detection equipment.

Opportunity

SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) is seeking an experienced and passionate Lecturer in Forestry to join our dynamic team at the Barony Campus. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of forestry and arboriculture higher education.

Contributing to a vibrant, industry-led programme that supports learners and the wider sector. The successful candidate will have proven experience in the forestry or arboriculture industry, including sustainable tree and forest management, tree science, and grant applications. You will also have a strong track record of working to deadlines within commercial forestry and arboriculture sectors. In this role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of an innovative HE programme for forestry and arboriculture education and training.

Planning and preparing engaging, inclusive learning experiences will be central to your work, and you will collaborate effectively with colleagues while also working independently where required. You will ensure that campus-based and work-based learning programmes meet all relevant contractual and quality assurance requirements, including compiling and submitting internal and external data and reports. Compliance with health and safety policies and guidelines in teaching will be essential.

Working closely with the Senior Forester, you will help identify opportunities to expand the academic portfolio and increase student recruitment. Additionally, you will contribute to wider forestry and environmental management training activities and foster strong relationships with colleagues and industry partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree in Forestry or a related land-based discipline) complemented by relevant industry certifications or accreditations.
• Solid understanding of forestry practices and land management.

Eligibility for Sponsorship

For the purposes of sponsorship, this role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances.

Admin Reference

Admin ref: ASWF/ENG/013/25

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions (STPS)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

How to Apply

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