Regulations Manager

Scottish Forestry; Gorebridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A national forestry agency in Scotland seeks a knowledgeable Regulations Manager to provide expert advice on felling and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations. You will lead regulatory activities and support Conservancy offices across Scotland. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in forestry or land management and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £42,467- £45,735 plus pension contributions.

Benefits

28.97% pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience with felling and EIA regulations.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on felling and EIA regulations.
• Update guidance for consistent regulatory delivery.
• Contribute to staff training and IT systems development.
• Lead in delivering regulatory activities across Scotland.

Skills

Expert advice on felling regulations

Good understanding of UK Forestry Standard

Strong communication skills

Confidence using Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant qualification in forestry or land management

Job description

Overview

Location: Flexible (see JD)

Salary: £42,467- £45,735 plus 28.97% pension contributions into a defined benefits scheme

Contractual hours: 35

Basis: Full time

Region: National

Job reference: REQ1055

Organisation: Scottish Forestry is the Scottish Government agency responsible for regulating forestry activity, policy, and grants. We’re looking for a knowledgeable Regulations Manager to lead on the delivery of felling and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations, supporting Conservancy offices across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on felling and EIA regulations.
• Update guidance and support complex cases to ensure consistent regulatory delivery aligned with Scotland’s Forest Strategy.
• Contribute to staff training and the development of IT systems that support regulatory work.
• Lead in delivering regulatory activities and collaborating with Conservancy offices across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Experience with felling and EIA regulations.
• Good understanding of the UK Forestry Standard.
• Relevant qualification in forestry or land management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office packages.

Additional information

If you’re passionate about shaping the future of Scotland’s forests and have the expertise to lead in this area, we encourage you to apply by way of application form via the recruitment portal.

Please note occasional travel across Scotland will be required.

Closing date: 12 October 2025.

How to apply

Apply Here