FLS Central Region covers Central Scotland and balances traditional timber production with maintenance of extensive areas of open ground and world class visitor hotspots, renewables developments, and the management of a number of Designated sites and Scheduled Monuments. The Planning & Environment Team works closely with other teams and specialists to design and shape our forests and land now and into the future. The team leads on planning our land to meet place-specific objectives; programming and organising the work that needs to be undertaken; and facilitating our environmental objectives.

The Planning & Environment Manager is a key role, responsible for providing environmental expertise to inform land management planning and programming of future works on the National Forests and Land, and includes significant project work which requires senior management collaboration and representation. The role also l provide leadership, direction and support to teams working within the Planning & Environment function across the Region as well as taking lead on environmental work.

For this role it is essential to have strong experience with managing teams and engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Strong experience in Forest Management, Conservation or Land Management is required as well as familiarity with the UK Forest Standard or other environmental regulatory frameworks.

Closing date: 10 November 2024.