GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2025

Are you a talented individual with drive, enthusiasm and ambition, with a passion for the outdoors and are ready to grow a sustainable career? If so, we are excited to hear from you for our 2025 Graduate Development Programme.

The UK government has committed to a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, resulting in an increasing interest in both existing forestry and new woodland creation. Scottish Woodlands is at the forefront of developing opportunities to meet these targets and supporting landowners to optimise their land and deliver forestry related projects. The Graduate Development Programme offers an exciting opportunity for candidates passionate about the rural environment and economy to join our progressive teams, and to play a key role in shaping the future of forestry in the UK.

We work in a fast-paced, commercial, and challenging environment and are currently looking to recruit Graduates to train, mentor, and develop to become an integral part of our succession management plan. For 2025, we have graduate openings in our Forestry division of the business. During the 2-year Graduate Development Programme, you will be given high quality training opportunities as well as being exposed to a variety of fantastic site locations. Therefore, successful candidates should be flexible in terms of working location. Opportunities to be placed throughout Scotland and North England.

What we look for:
• Ideally minimum 2.1 Bachelors degree in a Forestry related discipline, or other relevant degree or qualification (Geography, Environmental, other Land based studies will be considered).
• Excellent communication & organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team
• Commercial awareness
• We will encourage and support ICF membership, with a view to become Chartered.
• A Full UK Drivers Licence is essential due to the nature of the role.

What you will be doing:
• New woodland creation projects
• Restocking projects
• Forest grant applications
• Frontline supervision of contractors
• Managing client relationships
• Field visits and surveys
• Financial planning and analysis
• Management Plans
• Site inspections
• Forest planning
• Digital mapping work

Scottish Woodlands offer ...
An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, and the opportunity for equity participation.

The company is 80% owned by staff. Opportunities to acquire shares, offering a unique position within the forestry sector and promoting employee ownership. Applicants will also be given excellent personal and career development opportunities and will be part of a highly professional, motivated team.

Queries about the application process?
Email: hr@scottishwoodlands.co.uk
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