Senior Forest Planner - Scotland

We are currently inviting applications for the following position:

Senior Forest Planner
Scotland

Shape the future of Scotland's Forests with Scottish Woodlands! We have an opportunity for a Senior Forest Planner to join our progressive forest planning team to undertake the assessment, design, and production of Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) applications, with a focus on woodland creation and forest plans. With offices across Scotland, location can be flexible, and remote working may be possible; however, a presence in a regional office will be required.

Responsibilities:

1. Undertake assessment, design, and production of FGS applications.
2. Focus on woodland creation and forest plans.
3. Conduct site visits to remote locations.

Qualifications:

1. A professional and confident approach to work.
2. Ability to work to tight deadlines and targets.
3. Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail.
4. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
5. Competence in the use of IT, specifically GIS, and Microsoft Office applications.
6. Experience in producing or assessing woodland creation and/or management plans is desirable.
7. A sound knowledge of silviculture, the Forestry Grant Scheme, and UKFS and EIA regulations is essential.
8. A Forestry qualification at HND level or above is preferred; candidates with related land-based qualifications and/or experience are also encouraged to apply.
9. A full valid driver’s licence is essential.
10. Professional membership of the ICF or progressing towards attaining chartered status would be desirable.

Benefits:

An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, bonus scheme, and the opportunity for equity participation.

The company is 80% owned by staff. Applicants will also be given excellent personal and career development opportunities and will be part of a highly professional, motivated team.

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Closing Date: 13 January 2025

For queries about the application process, please email: hr@scottishwoodlands.co.uk

Scottish Woodlands is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. For more information, visit: www.scottishwoodlands.co.uk

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