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Salary: £28,255-£29,556 per annum with 28.97 percent employer contribution into defined benefits scheme
Basis: Full time
Job Profile for Student Forester (Scottish School of Forestry)
About FLS
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 delivery teams are key to helping us look after the 9 percent of Scotland’s land area in our care and making sure our national forests and land delivers as much as it can.
Forestry and Land Scotland is increasingly focused on contributing to Scottish Government efforts to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. Within our regions, this work includes restoring peatlands, developing renewable energy schemes, species conservation action, and restoring habitats such as native woodlands.
About the Role
We have four fantastic and rare opportunities to place current Forestry Students on a 3-year contract whilst you continue your studies. We have 2 positions in the West Region – Lochgilphead and Fort William and 2 positions in the South Region – Newton Stewart and Straiton.
This role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to work, learn, and gain hands-on experience to consolidate your prior learning and continue to work towards gaining your degree qualification.
You will assist the various teams in the delivery, daily planning and supervision of the current operations in areas which may include; ground cultivation and drainage, planting and beating up, supervision of harvesting sites including quality control, stock control and timber dispatches. A key focus will be ensuring all sites and operations are health, safety and environmentally compliant.
Alongside your work you will be given protected time to complete your BSc(Hons) in Forestry. You will also complete FLS learning modules/training over the 36 months to further develop your knowledge and skills.
About You
This role is only available to those students who are currently enrolled on the HNC class of 2024/25 studying towards BSc (Hons) Forestry and Treescapes management and for those who are fully committed to complete their full degree programme with SSF.
What We Can Offer You
* Protected study time (learn whilst you earn)
* FLS will cover the costs associated with any tuition fees for years 2-4 for the successful candidates
* 35-hour working week
* Flexible employer approach to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
* Significant pension contribution into a defined benefits scheme.
* Favourable annual leave allowances to support your wellbeing.
* Generous paid leave allowances.
* Vast range of employee discounts and many more benefits.
How to Apply
If this interests you, please apply and ensure that you provide;
* A detailed supporting statement
* Current CV
* Please specify which location you are interested in
We have provided guidance on what we are looking for when applying with us as well as useful templates for you to use.
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