Planning Support Assistants x 2

Forestry and Land Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions

Job summary

Forestry and Land Scotland is recruiting a Planning Support Assistant based in Fort William, Scotland. You will provide technical, administrative and fieldwork support to Forest Planners and the programming team, conducting field surveys, data collection and GIS management to underpin forest plans and regulatory submissions.

You'll work with multi-disciplinary teams to balance environmental, commercial and stakeholder interests and help deliver sustainable forest management across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of basic GIS skills and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to perform field surveys and data collection to support planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, administrative and fieldwork support to Forest Planners and the programming team.
• Carry out field surveys, data collection and GIS management to underpin forest plans and regulatory submissions.

Skills

GIS skills

Teamwork

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Reference: REQ1233
Type: Permanent
Location: Fort William, Scotland
Industry: Agriculture Fishing and Forestry
Salary: £34026 - £35656 per annum + 28.97% employer pension contributions

The Planning Support Assistants based in Torlundy and Lochgilphead provide technical, administrative and fieldwork support to Forest Planners and the programming team. The role performs field surveys, data collection and GIS management with planning and consultation activities, helping to prepare forest plans, regulatory submissions and supporting documentation that underpin sustainable forest management across the region.

The West Region Planning Team is responsible for developing and maintaining Long Term Forest Plans, securing regulatory approvals, and ensuring forestry operations are planned and delivered sustainably. Working closely with operational and programme teams, the department balances commercial, environmental and stakeholder interests to support the long-term stewardship of the forest estate.

To be successful in this role you will have experience and knowledge of basic GIS skills and working with multi-disciplinary teams