Outreach Adviser – Scotland’s Rainforest

The Woodland Trust is looking for an Outreach Advisor – Scotland’s Rainforest to help deliver rainforest restoration projects, work with landowners, land managers, communities and other partners to develop and deliver new rainforest restoration projects and provide advice and support to landowners to bring ancient woods in the rainforest zone into management.

The Role

• This is a key role in the Scotland Outreach team that will focus on increasing restoration and enhancement of ancient woodland throughout Scotland’s rainforest zone, raising the profile of ancient woodland, managing existing and new partner relationships and projects, and providing advice to landowners and land managers on ancient woodland protection, management and rainforest restoration.
• The Outreach Adviser for Scotland’s Rainforest will work closely with Woodland Trust’s own Estates and Outreach teams, communities, eNGOs and other partners in the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest (ASR) to promote and assist the development of a landscape scale approach to rainforest restoration while continuing to provide bespoke advice as appropriate to individual landowners and managers.
• This role will increase impact by initially, focussing on supporting the delivery of rainforest restoration projects. The role will help inspire and enable a wide range of landowners to manage the precious resource of ancient woodland sustainably, including restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites and protection and restoration of temperate rainforest.
• A company car will be provided for this role.

The Candidate

• You’ll need experience working in the land management sector, preferable in forestry or woodland conservation, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including landowners, statutory and public bodies and local communities.
• You’ll have experience of managing large woodland management projects and budgets and be able to deliver through others including partners, contractors, and professional consultants.
• Working ecological knowledge of the Scottish rainforest zone, the species and habitats within it, and related threats and opportunities to safeguard its future.
• An understanding of current land management funding streams and opportunities including grants and funding.
• Manage non-site-based projects that support restoration of Ancient Woodland in the Rainforest Zone and elsewhere
• The role is based in the Rainforest zone in Scotland and will require significant travel.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave – 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.

People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice

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Acceptable Use Policy – Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

Apply Now

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it’s a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams week commencing 24th November.

For queries relating to this new opportunity please email [email protected].