Woodland Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic, practical and motivated individual to join the Scottish Forestry team as a Woodland Officer within our Central Scotland Conservancy.

This is an exciting time to be joining Scottish Forestry where you will represent Scottish Forestry when dealing with woodland owners, managers and stakeholders.  It is a vital time just now for trees and forests to help tackle the climate energy and provide a haven for people and wildlife.

Each Woodland Officer works within a geographic area, enabling them to develop and understand the local landscape, a network of local stakeholders and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities.

In your designated area you will play a key role in delivering the Scottish Government’s priorities for forestry including woodland creation and expansion.  You will undertake grants and regulation work, provide guidance and professional advice to woodland owners and managers in one of our five Conservancies, whilst promoting sustainable forest management.

We have a comprehensive training programme for new recruits to provide you with the skills needed to perform your role. 

If you have an understanding of the rural sector, demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with landowners and land managers and if you are looking for a career that offers a blend of home and office working, along with working outdoors, our Woodland Officer role could be the role for you.  At Scottish Forestry, we are at the heart of the drive by the Scottish Government to increase woodland cover to help tackle climate change and combat nature loss. 

Please review the Job Description for more information on this role, applications are received through our recruitment portal by way of an online application form.

Where a vacancy attracts a higher number of applications, only ‘Behaviour 1 - lead criteria’ will be assessed at sift stage.

We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any questions about the process, please email sfrecruitment@forestry.gov.scot.

A reserve list may be established from this recruitment exercise and will remain for a 12 month period. Should similar vacancies arise during this time, we will review the reserve list before looking to advertise externally.

Apply by 29 November 2026.