Location
Flexible across Scotland (see Job Description for details)

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£42,467 - £45,735 plus 28.97% Employer pension contributions

About the Role
Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Peatland Technical Advisor to join our national Planning and Environment team. This is a unique opportunity to lead peatland restoration and management across Scotland’s national forests and land, contributing to climate change mitigation, biodiversity enhancement, and sustainable land use. You will provide technical advice for peatland restoration projects, particularly forest to bog transitions, working closely with regional teams, ecologists, and foresters to support large-scale projects funded by Scottish Government Peatland ACTION. Your role will also involve contributing to land management planning, infrastructure assessments, and national contract delivery while promoting best practice across the organisation. Join us to help protect and restore one of Scotland’s most vital habitats and make a lasting environmental impact.

Experience
- Hands-on experience in peatland restoration, especially forest to bog projects
- Strong ecological knowledge related to peatland environments
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and advise on complex environmental projects

About you
- Passionate about environmental conservation and sustainable land management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident in providing technical advice and leading projects at a national level

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications in ecology, environmental science, forestry, or related disciplines are desirable