Details Reference number 351592 Salary £34,028 GBP Job grade Other PayBand 5 Contract type Permanent Business area FLS - Land Management Type of role Other Working pattern Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Huntly About the job Job summary Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is looking for enthusiastic, practical, creative people to join our Regional planning and environment teams to help shape the future of Scotlands forests and land. Were responsible for managing 8% of Scotland and its not just forests, its coasts, mountains, farmland, peatlands, varied habitats and recreation sites. The planning and environment teams work closely with other teams and specialists to design sustainable forests of the future, protect and restore semi-natural habitats, respond to climate change and enhance our landscapes. We facilitate and integrate responsible renewable energy and infrastructure on Scotlands forests and land to support the nations climate goals. We live and work in iconic or sometimes spectacular but lesser known landscapes, often with great access to outdoor activities, but never that far from major towns either. See more about where we live and work. A map showing the location and extent of each region can be found within our Corporate Plan. We accommodate a significant number of renewable energy developments (particularly wind farms), utility projects and other third party developments on the land we manage. They often involve associated infrastructure such as access tracks, grid connections and ancillary equipment. As a Forest Liaison Officer (FLO), you will be the main point of contact between an FLS Regional team, the national Renewables team, and developers and their contractors on day-to-day issues regarding these projects. Within the region we have several large scale interconnectors and a complex network of overhead and underground services. As a region there are more than 10 projects at scoping, planning and construction stage within national forests and land, within many other developments requiring access across it. You will liaise with colleagues to consider the impacts of the projects on the management of the forest and other land uses; help to support and integrate the projects into FLS wider land management, within the context of our Land Management Plans and organisational objectives; and ensure that development is compliant and sustainable. In addition, you will engage with colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure third party activities are fully communicated and, as a result, integrated into our core activities. Person specification Experience Essential: Relevant knowledge and/or experience of forest operations, forest management, land management, renewables or construction; Experience of building strong working relationships with colleagues and a wide range of external stakeholders and regulators; Good facilitation, communication and engagement skills; and Desirable: Experience of working with developers; Experience of project management; Experience in forest or other land use planning. Technical Essential: Competent in use of Microsoft office software. Desirable: Experience or suitable qualification related to forestry, renewables and electrical infrastructure, civil engineering or construction. Competent user of Geographical Information Systems. Familiarity with the planning process, construction project management and CDM Regulations. Knowledge of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard and environmental standards associated with outdoor project work. Things you need to know Selection process details Please see our recruitment portal for further details Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service