Marketing & Sales Business Support Manager

Salary: £42,467 - £45,735 plus 28.97% pension contributions into defined benefits scheme
Location: Inverness 
Terms: 35 hours per week, permanent 
Closing date: 07 July 2025

The Marketing and Sales BSM supports contract management, despatch, and invoicing for the Marketing & Sales team and timber customers. They produce reports and forecasts for senior managers and act as Principal Contract Owner for Long Term Timber Sale Contracts, including Small Roundwood and haulage. They manage Open Market tender processes across Scotland (43% of FLS annual sales) and lead projects, stakeholder engagement, and audit compliance.

Marketing and Sales, sits within the Land Management and Regions directorate, supports the Head of Marketing and operational teams in delivering the timber sales programme. The team manages timber despatch, E-Business invoicing, and works closely with internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will need a proven track record in project delivery and development of business rules and protocols.

Regional Environment Adviser

Salary: £42,467 - £45,735 plus 28.97% pension contributions into defined benefits scheme
Location: South Region - Flexible office location within South 
Terms: 35 hours per week, permanent 
Closing date: 29 June 2025

The Regional Environment Advisor leads the environment team, ensuring integration with other teams to deliver core programmes like timber harvesting, restocking, civil engineering, and deer control, while maintaining environmental compliance. The role also develops strategic initiatives, including habitat creation for key species within and beyond National Forest boundaries. 

The Planning and Environment team supports the Region’s work by meeting stakeholder objectives, ensuring UK Forestry Standards and UKWAS accreditation, designing future forests, restoring habitats, and coordinating environmental programmes. 

To be successful in this role you will have experience of advising on and managing issues relating to European and UK protected and priority species and habitats and hold a qualification to degree level or equivalent in a relevant environmental or land management based subject; 

Non Executive Adviser

Location: Edinburgh or Inverness (flexibility) 
Terms: As detailed in the attached information, please note there is a requirement to commit up to 20 days per year to this work. You will be asked to participate in approximately 8 meetings per annum. A daily fee and reasonable travel expenses will be paid. The role does not attract a pension or holiday entitlement.
Closing date: 29 June 2025

Scotland’s forests and land are of enormous importance to communities, economy and environment. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is the Government Agency responsible for the day-to-day management of Scotland’s 650,000 ha of national forests and land  including some of Scotland’s most beautiful and historic landscapes. Each year we sustainably produce c.40% of Scotland’s timber, partner in producing 1300Mw of renewable energy, welcome 10 million visitors and are home to over 1,000 species.  With 1100 employees, our turnover is £175m comprising 80% commercial income supplemented by grants from the Scottish Government for peatland restoration, woodland creation and other recreational services. 

This is an exciting time for us. We are on a journey of transforming our business to make it fit for the future and full financially sustainable. This means driving an innovative and agile approach as we explore new markets; develop partnerships; create commercial opportunities; and explore funding sources.

We are seeking visionary and strategic non-executive advisors with the experience and commercial acumen to advise on how we navigate this journey.  

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds with a passion for ensuring our business is delivering sustainably for generations to come. We especially welcome people with expertise in renewable energy, recreation or digital services.  

Renewables Development Manager

Salary: £49,978 - £54,412 + 28.97% pension contribution into defined benefits scheme
Location: Edinburgh or Inverness (flexible see JD)
Terms: 35 hours per week, permanent 
Closing date: 22 June 2025

We’re looking for a Renewable Developments Manager to join our renewables team. Ideally, you’ll be based out of our Edinburgh or Inverness office with hybrid/flexible working available.

The renewables team sits within the Commercial Development (CD) directorate and has overall responsibility for renewable energy developments (mainly wind and hydro) on the estate which generate a significant income for FLS. This is a national team and is responsible for promoting and managing the development of schemes across the estate in ways that help achieve the Scottish Governments sustainable renewable energy targets, maximise financial returns and to promote benefits for local communities.

To be successful, you’ll have full professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS), or a commitment to achieve chartered status within 2 years. You’ll also have experience of negotiating Heads of Terms and leases within either commercial or rural estate management alongside experience in estate management or land agency with a good understanding of legal documentation and the ability to problem solve and develop practical solutions.