Current vacancies

Salary £34,026 to £35,656 + 28.97% employer pension contributions | Full time | National

We are seeking individuals with a practical mindset and a professional approach to join the team as Assistant Woodland Officers.

This role involves:

• working with Woodland Officers in the delivery of grants and regulatory functions
• providing technical guidance to woodland managers and landowners
• contributing to the implementation of sustainable forest management practices

Responsibilities include both fieldwork and office-based tasks, such as assessing and processing applications. The position offers a combination of office, home-based, and outdoor work. 

You will:

• be dealing with stakeholders, agents and landowners to help them develop forest management and new woodland creation plans
• help manage different views on priorities and shape a successful outcome around the type of trees to be planted or the area to be felled
• need a full driving licence for these positions as the roles involve site visits on your own or with others

A structured training programme is in place to ensure new recruits acquire the necessary competencies for the role.

Applicants should have:

• a working knowledge of land or forest management
• an understanding of the rural sector
• a good understanding of how forests are managed sustainably and the way in which forests and woods contribute to the rural economy

Current vacancies are available in our Dingwall office, and Hamilton office. 

Applications may also be considered for future roles in Perth, Dumfries, Huntly, and other locations across Scotland. 

We will look to identify potential reserve candidates through this recruitment exercise.

Application closing date

The application closing date for this role is 9 August 2026.

Apply on the Scottish Forestry recruitment portal

Salary £45,711 to £49,229 + 28.97% employer pension contributions | Full time | National

This post is based in the Woodland Creation and Regulations team that forms part of Operational Delivery. The post will report to the Woodland Creation and Forestry Regulation Manager. 

The team:

• manages the procedures for delivery of felling and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations
• provides support to the five Conservancy offices around Scotland
• also monitors and provides support on the UKFS and on complex cases

This post will be part of a team that leads on all aspects of the felling regulations as set out in the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 and related regulations, which gave us new powers and procedures in relation to felling permission (including long-term forest plans) and unauthorised felling in 2019.

You will be a national lead for forestry regulations:

• managing the felling regulation procedures and assisting Conservancies
• ensuring that guidance is up-to-date and training is available

You will:

• be a point of contact for
  • advice
  • interpretation of legislation
  • escalated decisions
  • assisting with responses, such as to appeals or complaints
• help to manage the processes for forest planning
• monitor delivery processes across Conservancies
• ensure that Scottish Forestry are delivering our regulatory responsibilities in a consistent manner and in line with Scotland’s Forest Strategy

Review the Job Description for more information on this role.

Application closing date

The application closing date for this role is 23 August 2026.

Apply on the Scottish Forestry recruitment portal

Salary £30,414 to £31,814 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions | Full time | National

We are currently seeking a Case Support Officer to join the Grampian Conservancy team on a full-time basis (35 hours per week).

The post is based at our office in Huntly and operates on a hybrid working basis.

As a Case Support Officer, you will:

• play a vital role in supporting the delivery of forestry casework across the Conservancy
• deliver the end to end administrative processes associated with Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) applications, EIA screening requests, Forest Plans, and Felling Permissions
• ensure that all case records are maintained accurately and in line with regulatory requirements
• provide wider administrative support to help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Conservancy

The role is varied and detail-orientated.

Grampian Conservancy covers a diverse range of landscapes, stretching from the Howe of the Mearns through Deeside and the Buchan Plains, to the hills and mountains of Moray. 

The successful candidate will be required to attend the office for a minimum of two days per week, with additional office attendance required as necessary to meet business needs.

Review the Job Description for more information on this role.

Application closing date

The application closing date for this role is 30 August 2026.

Apply on the Scottish Forestry recruitment portal