Current vacancies

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

£45,711 to £49,229 + 28.97% employer pension contributions | Full time, 9 Month FTA | National

This post will provide technical expertise and advice on open habitats to inform various aspects of Scottish Forestry’s work.

In particular, the role will:

• be involved in supporting other Scottish Forestry staff with a range of casework, including woodland creation proposals that are subject to the Forestry (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017
• support the development of policies and guidance relating to open habitats
• include site visits and liaison with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including staff in other Scottish Government agencies and in the private forestry sector

This post is based in the Sustainable Forest Management team that forms part of the wider Policy and Practice department, and the Habitats Ecologist will report to the Environment Policy Advisor. 

The Sustainable Forest Management team provides national leadership on forestry policy, standards and evidence, promoting the sustainable management of Scotland's forests and woodlands. 

The team:

• develops guidance
• supports implementation of the UK Forestry Standard
• works to balance environmental, economic and social objectives in support of Scotland's Forestry Strategy

You will have:

• experience of the main vegetation classification systems used in Scotland, including the National Vegetation Classification (NVC), UK Habitat Classification (UKHab), and Phase 1 Habitat Survey
• an understanding of how these are applied in ecological assessment, policy, and woodland creation contexts
• a degree (or equivalent experience) in ecology, environmental science or a related discipline
• a track record of making effective decisions

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