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Scottish Land & Estates is recruiting a policy adviser to lead on issues relating to nature markets and greenhouse gas emission reporting and measuring tocomplimentour continued work on Integrated Land Management and Climate Resilience. This role would suit someone with an interest in land management, climate change, nature finance and how landowners can benefit from understanding their emission baselines. We are looking for someone who has broad experiences of working with rural land-based businesses and is keen to develop, apply and share their knowledge. Previous experience of policy work is not required but enthusiasm to represent rural land managers and shape the regulatory world in which they function is essential as is a knowledge of rural matters. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in a high profile and important role, as part of a supportive and energetic team.
For more information, please see the job description on our websiteVacancies | Scottish Land & Estates (scottishlandandestates.co.uk)or contact Eleanor Kay, Senior Policy Adviser, for a confidential chat, 07483 054293.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Ania Rytel-Dunn (ania.rytel-dunn@scottishlandandestates.co.uk)by noon on 28th July, 2025, with interviews held in our Musselburgh office on week commencing 4th August 2025.
Based at: Scottish Land & Estates’ Headquarters, Musselburgh (with hybrid working)
Hours:34.5 hours per week (9 – 5 Mon to Thurs, 9 – 4.30 Fri), with some flexibility.
Holidays: 30 days per year including 6 bank holidays, along with additional leave to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year.
Benefits:Training and CPD allowance, time off in lieu allowance, contributory pension, free parking at office, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, supportive and friendly working environment.
Our vision is to make aprosperous and sustainable future for rural Scotland, delivering benefits for all. We do this by championing and supporting rural businesses that provide economic, social and environmental benefit to the countryside.
From campsites to community owners to country estates, our members represent a diverse community passionate about promoting rural Scotland, and we’ve acted as their voice for over 100 years.
We are here to represent members' views to politicians and other decision makers, to identify future opportunities and risks for land-based businesses, to celebrate rural successes, and to provide support to those with a stake in land and property in rural Scotland. Our member network is a great way to share knowledge and good practice.
Policy team
The SLE policy team comprises: Director of Policy, Vice Chair (Policy),Policy Advisers (Agriculture & Climate Change; Access & Visitor Management; Biodiversity & Woodlands, Wildlife Management; Rural Business & Property; Rural Communities), our in-house Legal Adviser, and Policy Assistant.In addition, the Director of Moorland works closely with all members of the policy team on issues which impact on grouse moor management or have a moorland dimension.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Ania Rytel-Dunn (ania.rytel-dunn@scottishlandandestates.co.uk)by noon on 28th July, 2025, with interviews held in our Musselburgh office on week commencing 4th August 2025.
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