Location
Based in the Rainforest zone in Scotland with significant travel required.
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£34,170 per annum
About the Role
The Woodland Trust is seeking an Outreach Adviser to support and deliver rainforest restoration projects across Scotland’s rainforest zone. This key role within the Scotland Outreach team focuses on increasing restoration and enhancement of ancient woodland, raising awareness of ancient woodland importance, managing partner relationships and projects, and providing expert advice to landowners and land managers. You will work closely with the Woodland Trust’s Estates and Outreach teams, communities, environmental NGOs, and partners in the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest (ASR) to promote a landscape-scale approach to rainforest restoration. The role involves supporting the delivery of restoration projects, inspiring landowners to sustainably manage ancient woodlands, including restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites and protection of temperate rainforest. A company car will be provided to support travel and project delivery.
Benefits & Wellbeing
Joining the Woodland Trust means contributing to tackling environmental and climate challenges while benefiting from a supportive work environment. Benefits include enhanced employer pension, life assurance, flexible and hybrid working options, generous annual leave (25 days plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time), buy and sell annual leave scheme, enhanced parental pay, and an employee assistance programme.
About Us
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity dedicated to creating thriving woods and trees for people and nature. Our mission is to engage and inspire individuals to help tackle the nature and climate crisis through protection, restoration, and creation of vital woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We strive to better reflect society and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of colour and disabled people, who are under-represented in the environment and conservation sector. We welcome discussions about any additional support or adjustments needed during the application process.
Application Advice
To ensure fairness, candidates’ personal details are hidden from hiring managers and CVs are not requested at application stage. Please ensure your Personal Statement clearly demonstrates how your skills and knowledge meet the job requirements and expresses your passion for the role. Use of AI tools to support application writing is welcomed for accessibility, but submitted information must reflect your own experience and understanding. Candidates will be expected to respond independently during interviews.
Experience
Proven experience working in the land management sector, preferably in forestry or woodland conservation. Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders including landowners, statutory bodies, public agencies, and local communities. Demonstrated ability to manage large woodland management projects and budgets. Experience delivering outcomes through partners, contractors, and professional consultants.
About you
Strong ecological knowledge of the Scottish rainforest zone, including species, habitats, threats, and opportunities for safeguarding its future. Understanding of current land management funding streams, grants, and funding opportunities. Ability to manage non-site-based projects supporting restoration of Ancient Woodland in the Rainforest Zone and beyond. Motivated to inspire and enable sustainable management of ancient woodland resources. Willingness to travel extensively within the rainforest zone.
Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in forestry, conservation, ecology, or related disciplines are desirable but not explicitly stated. A full clean driving licence is implied due to travel and company car provision.
