At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the go-to person for renewable energy projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Join Forestry and Land Scotland, a leader in sustainable forest management.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of inclusion and diversity with excellent learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in creating sustainable forests and managing land effectively.
- Qualifications: Strong relationship-building skills and experience with stakeholders are essential.
The predicted salary is between 36987 - 39459 £ per year.
Salary: £36,987 – £39,459 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions
Location: Multiple (See JD)
Terms: Full time
Closing date: 09 August 2026
Job reference: REQ1187
The planning and environment teams work closely with other teams and specialists to design sustainable forests of the future. Our forests and land deliver multiple benefits, often within the same space. Forest Liaison Officers (FLOs) play a key role in helping us realise renewable energy potential, bringing it together with our other objectives to deliver diverse and integrated land management.
As a Forest Liaison Officer (FLO), you will be the main point of contact between an FLS Regional team, the national Renewables team, and developers and their contractors on day-to-day issues regarding these projects.
To be successful in this role you will possess experience of building strong working relationships with colleagues and a wide range of external stakeholders and regulators.
For more information please see the Job Description & Success Profile.
Benefits- Alongside your salary of £36,987, Forestry and Land Scotland contributes £10,715 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
Apply and further information: Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants:
Job contact: Name: Lyndsay Sharp
Email: Lyndsay.sharp@forestryandland.gov.scot
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