Head of Programme Management

Salary: £77,560  - £85,844 plus 28.97% pension contributions into a defined benefits scheme

Location: Edinburgh or Inverness, however flexibility considered 

Terms: Full time, 35 hours per week, Permanent

Closing Date: 04 January 2025

The Head of Programme Management will have responsibility   for leading transformation programmes and will report to the Director of Corporate Services. This role will provide high-quality and visible operational and strategic leadership.

The postholder will guide the direction of the Transformation Programme, ensuring alignment with FLS’ strategic vision and corporate objectives. They will act as a Head of Profession for all project and improvement programmes across FLS, working collaboratively with partners as needed to drive, embed, and support continuous improvement within Directorates.

We are seeking a collaborative and experienced senior leader with a passion for transforming services to embed and lead our new Transformation Team. This is a key role in supporting FLS as we challenge ourselves to be financially sustainable within the next three years, giving us options for the future about what we invest in and how best to fulfil our mission.

Head of Energy Delivery

Salary: £77,560  - £85,844 plus 28.97% pension contributions into a defined benefits scheme

Location: Edinburgh or Inverness, however flexibility considered 

Terms: Full time, 35 hours per week, Permanent

Closing Date: 05 January 2025

FLS is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Energy Delivery to lead a rapidly expanding portfolio of renewable energy and electricity infrastructure projects across Scotland’s national forests and land. This is a high-profile, commercially focused leadership role within our Senior Management Team and Commercial Development Directorate. 

You will set and deliver strategy for energy development, grow and diversify our renewable energy portfolio, and ensure projects deliver economic, social, and environmental benefits while safeguarding public land. The role involves leading complex commercial negotiations, managing stakeholder relationships, and overseeing integration of energy projects into sensitive landscapes. 

This role is being managed by a third party recruitment service. To find out more about the role and to apply, please use the link below.   

Worksite Supervisor

Salary: £32,875  - £34,450 plus 28.97% pension contributions into a defined benefits scheme

Location: Selkirk, South Region

Terms: Full time, 35 hours per week, Permanent

Closing Date: 07 December 2025

As a Harvesting & Marketing Worksite Supervisor, you will play a vital frontline role supporting the safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of harvesting operations. Working alongside the Harvesting & Marketing Forester, you’ll supervise mechanical harvesting sites, oversee timber marketing activities, and help maintain strong, positive relationships with contractors, customers, and colleagues. You will also contribute to planning and preparing harvesting areas, carry out site surveys, maintain accurate records, and promote high standards of health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

To be successful, you’ll need a good understanding of contract management in a land management, forestry, or environmental setting, alongside familiarity with health and safety systems and forest or land management planning. You should be able to work well with a range of stakeholders, communicate clearly, and make informed, practical decisions in the field.

Desirable experience includes knowledge of modern harvesting techniques, experience using GIS platforms, and an understanding of roadside timber stock management.

You’ll need a full UK driving licence (or suitable alternative), and the role involves regular travel throughout the region, with occasional overnight stays when required.

Assistant Area Land Agent

Salary: £44,165 - £47,564 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions

Location: Central Region – office locations in West Calder, Aberfoyle or Glenbranter

Terms: Full time, 35 hours per week, permanent

Closing Date: 14 December 2025

The role supports Land Agents in managing the let estate, handling agreements and tenant relationships, and help to unlock value from non-forested land. The role negotiates licences, wayleaves, servitudes and small sales, maintain accurate agreement data, and help drive acquisitions, disposals, boundary changes and compensation claims. The job also involves resolving disputes, managing liabilities, overseeing external contractors, promoting safe working practices, and working with support staff to keep operations running smoothly. 

The commercial development teams work closely with colleagues across FLS. Our team of specialists deliver property advice and land agency services that support the whole business. 

To be successful in this role you will have Experience of rural surveying or land agency with a practical understanding of Scots Law