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Location:
Homebased
Job Category:
Woodland Management
Salary:
£39,328 - £39,373 Per Annum
Closing Date:
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Site Manager - Scotland
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Site Manager - Scotland. Our passionate and committed Site Managers are at the root of everything we do at the Woodland Trust. The Site Manager will manage the Woodland Trust’s sites to high professional standards, in accordance with our conservation principles, management approach, policies, procedures and contracts, contributing to the Trust’s strategic goals.
This role will be responsible for a suite of around 7 sites in Perthshire, Fife & Angus, and ranging from a few ha up to 135ha. These include some of the Trust’s highest profile sites for visitors in Central Scotland. Note that site allocations may change over time.
A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.
The Role:
- Manage a diverse, high-profile woodland estate in line with the UK Woodland Assurance Standard, including ancient woodland, high-biodiversity sites, veteran trees and secondary woodland.
- Plan, commission, tender and manage woodland works, including on-site contractor supervision, ecological monitoring and financial management of budgets and grants.
- Carry out Woodland Ecological Condition Assessments and implement long-term management plans informed by monitoring and conservation objectives.
- Monitor herbivore impacts and work collaboratively with deer managers and partners to achieve ecological outcomes.
- Ensure full compliance with Woodland Trust health and safety policies, including tree safety inspections, risk assessments, site records and maintaining safe, welcoming woods.
- Develop and deliver area-based work programmes, working closely with external partners and multidisciplinary internal teams.
- Recruit, support and manage volunteers and volunteer task programmes to deliver woodland management and engagement activities.
- Act as a professional ambassador for the Woodland Trust, engaging communities, stakeholders and the public; supporting events, communications, fundraising and showcasing the estate.
- This is a home working position. Occasional travel to Woodland Trust sites and other offices and remote locations may also be required.
The Candidate:
- Professional experience in forestry, conservation or land management, managing woodlands and sites of high conservation importance.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects, including planning, coordinating multiple workstreams, monitoring delivery and managing and reporting on budgets.
- Experience of specifying, tendering and managing contracts and contractors through full procurement and on-site contract monitoring.
- Successful experience working with government agencies to secure statutory consents and apply for and manage Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) contracts.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of health and safety management, including tree safety inspections and working across both on-site and remote locations.
- Experience managing volunteers, delivering varied task programmes that engage participants and achieve high-quality outcomes aligned with organisational objectives.
- Demonstrated understanding of woodland ecology, including managing tree pests, diseases, invasive non-native species and herbivore impacts in collaboration with deer managers.
- Sound knowledge of the legislative and certification framework for woodland management, including Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) standards.
- Possess a full Driving Licence and a willingness to travel around Scotland and the wider UK.
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic Background Check, as part of our pre-employment screening.
Benefits and 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 Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and 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:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and CVs are redacted until after shortlisting is complete. Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role
Acceptable Use - 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 recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk
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. For queries relating to this new opportunity please email recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams 11 th May 2026.
You can submit your application online with your CV and employment history to hand.
• Your CV to upload• Your education and employment history• Your national insurance number• Employment references