Location
Positions available in South Region and Central Region. You will be based at one of the following offices: Straiton (Ayrshire), Newton Stewart, Dumfries, Ae, Selkirk, Aberfoyle, or West Calder.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£42,467 per annum

About the Role
Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking two Regional Environment Advisors to join our Planning and Environment Team. The team provides expert environmental advice and leadership to ensure Scotland’s national forests and land are managed sustainably. This includes protecting priority habitats and species, guiding land management planning, supporting timber production, peatland restoration, native woodland creation, and developing partnerships to deliver projects that enhance biodiversity and tackle the climate crisis.

As a Regional Environment Advisor, you will lead the regional environment team, support the delivery of core programmes, and ensure compliance with environmental law and best practice. You will collaborate with colleagues and partners to develop strategic approaches, identify funding opportunities, and deliver environmental projects across diverse landscapes—from ancient woodlands to peatlands and open hill ground.

Experience
- Demonstrable experience in team leadership
- Strong understanding of priority and protected habitats and species
- Proven ability to advise on environmental compliance and provide successful mitigation
- Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders
- Effective written and verbal communication skills

About you
- Proactive and collaborative approach to environmental management
- Ability to develop strategic partnerships and deliver projects
- Strong IT and GIS skills
- Full UK driving licence or suitable alternative

Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- Desirable: experience in environmental or land management planning, coordinating protected species surveys, budget management, partnership project delivery
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIEEM or ICF is advantageous
- Knowledge of native woodland, peatland or open habitat management is a plus