Forestry Programme Manager

Location: Lochgilphead
Salary: £34,028 – £36,302 + 28.97% employer pension contributions
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Region: West
Job reference: REQ0824

Working at Forestry and Land Scotland is all about ‘People, Pride and Purpose’. Join us and take
pride in supporting the economy, protecting and enhancing the environment by managing Scotlands
National forests and land.

The Forestry Programme Manager will facilitate a ‘whole team’ approach to the preparation and
implementation of work programmes which address woodland, open land and habitat conservation
management, ecosystem services and timber production, as well as maintaining recreation sites
and supporting public access and the management of tree pests and diseases.

The planning and environment teams work closely with other teams to design sustainable forests
of the future, protect and restore semi-natural habitats, respond to climate change and enhance
our landscapes. The teams prepare spatial plans, develop work programmes and coordinate and
manage data and surveys, as well as contribute to national initiatives and projects to ensure
the public land is well cared for.

For more information please see the Job Description and Success Profile.

Closing date: 20 October 2024