Forest Management Advisor

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) are recruiting a new national Forest Management Advisor to guide and support our forest restocking, establishment and new woodland creation programmes.

We are looking for an individual who can see the big picture, think strategically and communicate and collaborate effectively across FLS teams and with external partners. The role will support our five regional teams to practice good silviculture and deliver forest establishment operations cost effectively to high standards.

Support and mentoring will be provided by the Head of Forest Management Support and the Head of Technical Services Group to help you ‘grow’ into the role and to connect with other key staff and people in the wider forestry sector.

FLS look after 9% of Scotland’s land area (640,000ha) that incorporates some of Scotland’s most beautiful and historic landscapes, sustainable commercial forests, open habitat and designated land. We deliver nature based solutions - including increasing tree cover, UKFS compliant restocking - that make significant contributions to Climate Emergency mitigation, add momentum to the journey towards Net Zero, and to the national effort to reduce nature loss and conserve endangered species and habitats. The Forest Management Advisor role is an exciting, interesting and vital role in FLS as we deliver these public benefits from Scotland’s national forests and land.

For more information please see the Job Description & Success Profile.