Tree Seed Collection Project Assistant - Fixed Term until 31 May 2026

Be part of improving native tree supply in Scotland.

The Tree Seed Collection Project is delivered in partnership with Woodland Trust Scotland and our work additionally supports the restoration of ancient Scottish Rainforest, native woodlands, and the establishing of Woodland Crofts across the west of Scotland and the Islands.

The Tree Seed Collection project is funded by Woodland Trust Scotland, thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery and other supporters; and by supporters of the Trees for Life Wild Seed Appeal, along with the BrITE Foundation and Clean Planet Foundation and Ella’s Kitchen.

You’ll support the Project Officer who has the responsibility of coordinating volunteers and the collection of tree seed from target species and geographical areas in Scotland (including the west coast, islands and Affric Highlands area) in order to address native tree shortages and support Trees for Life, Woodland Trust Scotland and other partners with a seed supply of local provenance trees.

What you will do in a typical day:

• Support the Project Officer with volunteer event coordination and other admin tasks.
• Support the Project Officer with creation of content for social media.
• Triage and coordinate the onward journey of tree seeds collected by volunteers.
• Administration and data management of tree seed batches sent by volunteers.
• Participate in tree seed collection activities, partnership events and engagement activities.
• Support the Project Officer with landowner permissions for tree seed collection.