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We are committed to our employees. You will be considered a valued member of our organisation who will receive continual support towards your personal and professional development.

As an employer, we continue to review our work environment, policies, practices and facilities to ensure they benefit staff health and wellbeing, create a positive working environment and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits of working for us

  • annual pay award and pay progression, where relevant (both subject to Scottish Government approval)
  • generous annual leave entitlement (25 days a year, rising to 30 days per year after 5 years’ service) and public/privilege holiday entitlement (11½ days a year)
  • generous pay during maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave
  • flexi-time arrangements (in areas of the business where this can be accommodated)
  • personal and professional development, supported with a range of in-house courses offered by our Learning and Development team
  • funding of professional membership fees (where relevant to your position)
  • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme – available all year round
  • optional trade union membership – four Unions, who work in partnership with the Agency to create a positive employee experience
  • free employee car parking spaces (in areas of the business where this can be accommodated)
  • a Cycle to Work Scheme
  • access to an ASVA card, providing you free access to over 480 visitor attractions and sites across Scotland

Get in touch

If you would like further information or have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team at resourcing@forestryandland.gov.scot.