Forestry and Land Scotland
Forestry and Land Scotland is the Scottish Government agency responsible for managing our national forests and land.
We were established as an executive agency of Scottish Government on 1 April 2019 following the full devolution of forestry to the Scottish Parliament. However, our expertise builds upon over 100 years of work of the Forestry Commission.
Work on our national forests and land contributes £1 million to the Scottish economy each day, supports 11,000 jobs and soaks up over 3 million tonnes of CO2 each year.
We also support tourism and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland’s physical and mental health and well-being. Our national forests and land hosts over 80 community projects with a focus on inclusive activities.
We are proud to contribute to the continuing success of forestry in Scotland.
3 Vacancies
- Play a crucial role in developing and implementing FLS's Agriculture Programme, overseeing agricultural management and strategic objectives across the national estate.
- We seek an experienced agricultural professional with strong knowledge of asset management, agreements and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
- Offering a full-time role based in Edinburgh or Inverness, with flexible options and a competitive salary including employer pension contributions.
- As a Forester, you'll oversee forest management activities, including restocking and woodland creation, ensuring sustainable practices and contributing to biodiversity and climate change mitigation.
- The ideal candidate has forestry or land management experience, excellent planning and prioritisation skills, and is solution-focused with solid communication abilities.
- This full-time role is based in Straiton, South Ayrshire, offers a salary of £36,987 - £39,459, and includes a generous employer pension contribution of 28.97%.
- You'll perform ecological surveys, monitoring and reporting to protect Scotland's national forests, ensuring sustainable land management practices.
- The ideal candidate will have experience with species surveys, mitigation planning, and a strong understanding of environmental legislation.
- This full-time position is based in Glenbranter, offering a competitive salary and generous pension contribution with a focus on outdoor fieldwork.