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 the profile of ancient woodland, managing partner relationships and projects, and providing expert advice to landowners and land managers on ancient woodland protection, management, and rainforest restoration. The Outreach Adviser will collaborate 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 for this role.

Benefits & Wellbeing
Joining the Woodland Trust means contributing to tackling environmental and climate challenges while receiving excellent support and training. 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, 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 currently under-represented in the environment and conservation sector. We welcome discussions about any additional support or adjustments needed during the application process.

Experience
Proven experience working in the land management sector, preferably in forestry or woodland conservation. Experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including landowners, statutory and public bodies, and local communities. Demonstrated ability to manage large woodland management projects and budgets. Experience delivering outcomes through partners, contractors, and professional consultants. Working ecological knowledge of the Scottish rainforest zone, including species, habitats, threats, and opportunities. Understanding of current land management funding streams and grant opportunities.

About you
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain effective partnerships. Passionate about woodland conservation and restoration. Motivated to inspire and enable sustainable management of ancient woodlands. Willingness to travel extensively within the rainforest zone in Scotland. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in forestry, ecology, environmental science, or related fields are desirable but not explicitly stated. A full driving licence is required as a company car will be provided.