Peatland Restoration Forester
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,362 to £36,658 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2025 |
| Location: | Golspie, KW10 6TG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 347463 |
Summary
Location: Flexible (Golspie or Smithton)
Salary: £34,362 - £36,658 + 28.97% pension contribution into defined benefits scheme
Contractual hours: 35
Basis: Full time
Region: North
Job reference: REQ0950
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 Scotlands National forests and land.
The Peatland Restoration Forester works as part of a regional delivery team to manage and prepare programmes and projects for peatland restoration. Working alongside regional foresters and the national peatland restoration team, the role involves preparing site restoration plans, as well as monitoring, reporting on outcomes, and overseeing ongoing maintenance. The postholder will ensure all work is specified to be safe, environmentally sustainable, legally compliant, and efficient.
So far, we’ve restored around 12,000 hectares of degraded peatland, averaging 1,000 hectares a year. We aim to increase this to 1,500–2,000 hectares annually — helping prevent emissions, capture carbon, and create vital habitats for threatened wildlife. To meet these ambitions, our Peatland Restoration team is growing. The National Planning and Environment team includes six specialists who lead programme management, GIS support, and technical advice.
To be successful in this role you will have a track record of leading or assisting in the delivery of work programmes at considerable scale.
Please review the Job Description for more information on this role, applications are received through our recruitment portal by way of CV and Covering Letter.
Closing date: 1 June 2025.