Operations Forester (FLS)
Job Description
Operations Forester (FLS)
Location: Durris
Employment type: Full time, Basis Full time, Contractual hours 35
Region: East
Job category/type: FLS Land Management
Date posted: 26/06/2026
Job reference: REQ1207
Salary: £36,987 – £39,459 + 28.97% employer pension contributions
Job Description
Working at Forestry and Land Scotland is all about ‘People, Pride and Purpose.’ Join us and take pride in supporting the economy, protecting and enhancing the environment by managing Scotland’s National forests and land.
Our Foresters are responsible for planning and managing programmes of work for their team such as planting, harvesting and maintaining forests. The teams also manage habitats and visitor attractions whilst ensuring efficient timber supply to customers.
East Region manages approximately 93,000 hectares of public land, from the coastal pinewoods of Moray and Fife through Aberdeenshire to Perthshire. This region delivers around £22.5 million in annual income, mainly through sustainable timber harvesting and commercial leases, while also leading initiatives in peatland restoration, renewable energy developments, and woodland creation.
To be successful in this role you will have experience in forestry or related land management work and leading people. Please review the Job Description for more information on this role, applications are received through our recruitment portal by way of CV and supporting statement.
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- Operations Forester – Job Description and Success Profile (5).docx
