Planning Support Assistants x 2 (FLS)

Forestry and Land Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking a Planning Support Assistant to provide technical, administrative and fieldwork support to Forest Planners and the programming team. You will perform field surveys, collect data and manage GIS tasks to support planning and consultation activities underpinning sustainable forest management across the region.

The West Region Planning Team develops and maintains Long Term Forest Plans, secures regulatory approvals, and ensures forestry operations are planned

Qualifications

• Experience with basic GIS and data collection workflow.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys and data collection.
• Manage GIS data and support planning activities for forest plans and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support sustainable forest management.

Skills

GIS skills

Team collaboration

Job description

The Planning Support Assistants 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