Location
Based in the Rainforest zone, Scotland. The role requires significant travel throughout the region.

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 Woodland Trust 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 and enabling landowners to sustainably manage ancient woodland, including restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites and protection of temperate rainforest. A company car will be provided to support travel requirements.

Benefits & Wellbeing
Joining the Woodland Trust means contributing to tackling environmental and climate challenges. The organisation offers excellent support and training opportunities alongside benefits including 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 essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We strive to reflect the diversity of society and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour and disabled people, who are under-represented in the environment and conservation sector. We are happy to provide support or adjustments needed during the application process.

Experience
Proven experience working in land management, preferably in forestry or woodland conservation. Skilled in engaging with diverse stakeholders including landowners, statutory and public bodies, and local communities. Experience managing large woodland management projects and budgets. Ability to deliver outcomes through partners, contractors, and professional consultants. Working ecological knowledge of the Scottish rainforest zone, its species, habitats, and associated threats and opportunities. Understanding of current land management funding streams, grants, and funding opportunities. Experience managing non-site-based projects supporting Ancient Woodland restoration.

About you
Passionate about woodland conservation and restoration. Strong communicator and relationship builder. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible and willing to travel extensively within the rainforest zone in Scotland. Motivated to inspire and enable sustainable land management practices among landowners and communities.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in forestry, ecology, environmental management, or related fields are desirable but not explicitly stated. Demonstrable knowledge and experience in woodland conservation and restoration are essential.