Forest Operations Planner

This role is based in either FLS Oban or FLS Torlundy please state your preferred location on the application form

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is an agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for managing 9% of Scotland's public land. We're looking for enthusiastic, practical, creative people to join the West Region planning team to help shape the future of Scotland's forests and land.

As one of three within West Region you will be responsible for developing and organising the range of activities that we undertake across 145,000ha of public land across the west of Scotland. West Region covers mainland Argyll (excluding Cowal), Mull and Lochaber.

This is an exciting role that combines team working with logistical and problem solving skills. Work programmes are diverse and include woodland management, timber production and road construction, open land and habitat conservation management, peatland restoration, as well as community engagement and supporting public access and the management of tree pests and diseases.

Experience of forest operations, forest management or land management is essential for this role. For more information please see the Job description.