Carbon Office Administrator
Location: Dumfries (South West Scotland)
Closing Date: Friday 18 July 2025
Scottish Woodlands Ltd is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of forest, estate and land-related services underpinned by our in-depth market experience, knowledge base and commitment to quality. The business is largely employee owned, and this encourages a dedication and commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and customer focus. Our aim is to understand each client's specific objectives and then to provide a service which is both flexible and personal.
As a key member of a high performing team, operating in a competitive, commercial environment we are seeking an EXPERIENCED, ENTHUSIASTIC AND SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL WITH RELEVANT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE to join our existing team in South-West Scotland. Based out of our Dumfries office, key duties will involve assisting the Head of Carbon and wider Carbon Team by providing key administrative and clerical support in this full-time position.
Applicants should have:
Applicants should have a basic knowledge or experience working in the Forestry/Rural sector, any additional knowledge on the carbon market and experience of GIS mapping would be beneficial. The successful candidate will support our Head of Carbon with various administrative tasks, such as assisting with carbon sales; preparation of audit documentation conforming to various Carbon standards such as the Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code projects; as well as a variety of other administrative assignments.
To be successful in this role, you must be self-motivated and capable of working on your own initiative and as part of our expanding professional team. You should have demonstrable experience and knowledge working as an assistant and have had consistent exposure to all aspects of the role described above with the confidence to work independently. You should have excellent communication skills and a good working knowledge and understanding of forestry management and afforestation projects.
A full driving license is beneficial. Applicants progressing towards attaining chartered status or are currently studying in a similar field, are welcome to apply for this role.
Prior to commencing employment with Scottish Woodlands Ltd, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Scottish Woodlands is unable to sponsor candidates for this role. Therefore, applicants will not be eligible to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa. Only candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK will be eligible for this role.
Benefits Package:
In return, Scottish Woodlands offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. This includes generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private healthcare and the opportunity for share equity participation. The company has a unique structure and is 80% owned by staff. Applicants also have excellent personal and career development opportunities open to them and will be part of a highly professional and motivated team. For more information on working with Scottish Woodlands or for details of information gathered during our recruitment process, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Application Process
All applications should be made online through our applicant tracking system. Please note, as part of the application process, you will be required to upload your CV, cover letter and any relevant qualification certificates.
If you have any questions or queries relating to the job role or our application process, please contact the HR Team email: hr@scottishwoodlands.co.uk .
We are an equal opportunities employer