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There are currently no jobs being advertised by any of the community woodland groups in Scotland.

Do come back, as we regularly post advertised jobs on behalf of groups.

Jobs with Forestry Commission Scotland are also listed here where appropriate.

 

 

Jobs previously advertised in the sector are listed below

 

 

Aylyth Environmental Group - Project Coordinator

Alyth Environment Group (AEG) has obtained funds from the Scottish Government Climate Challenge Fund to appoint a Project Co-ordinator for an initial period of 12 months to assist with a range of local projects.

Project Co-ordinator - £23 000 per annum pro rata for half time post - average of 18 hours per week

To lead on the delivery of AEG’s Alyth Climate Action Town initiatives, and principally a street-by street- energy audit and insulation programme for 2009. The post will also help to co-ordinate a range of other environmental projects in the town on behalf of the AEG. The post will require good organisation and communication skills, and experience in sustainable development and community projects. A dynamic and innovative approach would be desirable, as would some local knowledge of Alyth.

The post is initially a 1 year fixed term appointment, based in Alyth, Perthshire.

Closing date is 11.59pm Monday 19th January 2009 Interviews on evening of 29th and daytime 30th January 2009 at a time to suit

Details available by email from ( ) or on website www.alythclimateactiontown.co.uk  

Employer will be PKAVS – An equal opportunities employer. AEG will consider applications from self employed individuals.

Please send CV and covering letter to: Alyth Environmental Group Norwood Losset road Alyth PH11 8BT

CWA Woodland Advisor - West Central Scotland
Isle of Rum - Countryside Ranger

£16,500 per annum, Fixed Term Appointment of 3 Years

The Isle of Rum Community Trust requires a countryside ranger to work within Kinloch village, Isle of Rum. As Countryside Ranger you will be actively involved in monitoring and surveying of wildlife within the site, meeting and greeting visitors from the ferry, providing information, knowledge and advice to visitors, access improvements, practical conservation work within the village and community involvement in the local environment. The successful candidate will ideally be qualified to further education level in a countryside related subject and must be able to demonstrate skills in habitat management, access improvements, events and interpretation as well as co-ordinating volunteers. A committed individual, you will be well organised, self motivated and able to work on your own initiative. The ability to communicate at all levels with a flexible approach to working hours is necessary.

This post will be subject to Disclosure Scotland checks.

Interview date: 16th March 2009 Anticipated Start date: 20th April 2009

An application pack is available from: Mrs Stroma Frew Isle of Rum Community Trust Office Isle of Rum PH43 4RR Tel: 01687 462404 Email:

Closing date: 27^th February 2009  This post is supported by SNH and LEADER funding.

 

Biodiversity Forester (Part Time)

Salary: £25,500 - 27,500 pro-rata (plus: annual inflationary increase; pension contribution; mileage allowance) 

Term: Part-time, 2.5days/wk (18.5hrs).  Fixed Term, to August 2011.

Post North Highland Forest Trust requires an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work with crofters, community groups and other woodland managers in Caithness and Sutherland in developing biodiversity-focused woodland projects and to support them in accessing SRDP grant-aid.  A key priority will be schemes which delivery UKBAP priority habitat and species targets, as well as a focus on creating or managing productive broadleaved woodlands.  You will also help organise events, demonstrations and community nursery work and assist with additional fundraising work for further projects as required.  You will have a relevant qualification in, and experience of, forestry, conservation or biodiversity land management; experience of working with land managers, contractors and grant aided projects; experience of project management and report writing with excellent communication and IT skills.   A flexible approach to working hours is welcomed.  There is likely to be considerable travel associated with this post within Caithness and Sutherland for which access to a vehicle will be essential.  The post will be based in our Golspie office.  You will job-share with our existing manager/forester and, as such, a variety of options for job delivery are possible (including home working).   

Woodland Biodiversity Project You will help to deliver this three year project, which will work with land managers across Caithness and Sutherland to support biodiversity-rich woodland management and expansion in the region. 

North Highland Forest Trust NHFT was established in 1999 to promote sustainable woodland management in North Scotland for the benefit of local people.  We are a charitable company limited by guarantee, governed by our voluntary Board of Directors and are responsible to a membership comprising groups and individuals from across the North.  Our current projects support a staff of one full-time Manager/Forester, one part-time Biodiversity Forester and one part-time Project Support Officer.  

If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Steve (as below), and for  a job description/ person specification please email   or telephone 01408 633 986 or go to www.nhft.org.uk .  Then, if you feel you would like to work with us, please send a copy of your CV and a full, descriptive covering letter, outlining relevant experience and your suitability for the post, preferably by email, to or to: North Highland Forest Trust, Alba, Main Street, Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6TG 

The closing date for applications is Friday 19^th September 2008  NHFT is an equal opportunities Employer.