Job Description
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) is an agency of the Scottish Government (SG) responsible for managing Scotland’s national forests and land. This is an exciting time for FLS: we are on a journey of transforming our business to make it completely financially sustainable and ensure that FLS delivers its vision: forests and land that Scotland can be proud of.
We are currently seeking a visionary and strategically minded leader to join us as the Director of Commercial Development. Location is flexible across Scotland; in-office attendance each week (usually 2 days) will be required, the exact pattern and location of which will be discussed with the successful candidate.
To succeed in this role, you will already be an outstanding commercially focussed leader, able to operate at strategic and operational levels. You will have a track record of delivering highly attractive commercial outcomes and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, your primary objective will be to develop and execute a robust commercial strategy as we transition towards full financial sustainability. The successful candidate will spearhead initiatives to maximize the commercial potential of Scotland's forests and lands while ensuring environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Job description
Key objectives will include:
1. Developing and executing a robus...