We aim to dramatically improve the image, environment  and landscape of the Central Scotland Forest area for the benefit of local communities by delivering environmentally led regeneration projects. We do things differently: we believe in balancing life and work; we work flexibly; we invest in our people and, above all, we value our staff.

The Central Scotland Green Network is a national development within the National Planning Framework which aims to make a significant contribution to Scotland's sustainable economic development. It seeks to change the face of Central Scotland, by restoring and transforming the landscape of an area stretching from Ayrshire and Inverclyde in the west, to Fife and the Lothians in the east.

Working in partnership with Forestry Commission Scotland, we are recruiting two fixed-term appointments to work across the CSGN .

CSGN Woodland Creation Development Officer
(Salary £26k - £32k and benefits, dependant upon skills and experience)

This is a fixed term appointment of two years, full time post. (35 hours per week) You will identify and promote woodland planting opportunities with the aim of achieving a significant increase in woodland planting. This post will work closely with FCS Conservancy staff and other CSGN partners.

CSGN Woodland Creation Development Officer Job Description (pdf)

CSGN Woodland Creation Development Officer Person Specification (pdf)

CSGN Planning and Acquisitions Officer
(Salary £26k - £32k and benefits, dependant upon skills and experience)

This is a fixed-term appointment of two years, full time post. (35 hours per week) You will prepare long term forest plans for existing woodlands and using GIS based analysis develop a programme of potential land purchase opportunities to facilitate  woodland planting. This post will work closely with FCS Forest District staff and other CSGN partners.

CSGN Planning and Acquisitions Officer Job Description (pdf)

CSGN Planning and Acquisitions Officer Person Specification (pdf)

Download an application form for either post below:

Application Form (word)

Application Form (pdf)

Please email your completed application and any supporting material in pdf format along with details of your current salary to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or alternatively send by post to:

Shona MacDonald
Central Scotland Forest Trust
Hillhouseridge
Shottskirk Road
Shotts
North Lanarkshire
ML7 4JS

Any queries relating to these posts should be directed to the same addresses indicating which post you are looking for information on.

The closing date for all applications is Monday 5th March 2012.