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Wildfire Warning (20-24 July): The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Scottish Wildfire Forum has today extended a Very High wildfire risk warning for the Central Highlands, Southern and Eastern Scotland. Forest managers and forestry workers should remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions to reduce the risk of fire. Please review Scottish Forestry guidance on Preventing Wildfires and Forest Planning to Minimise Wildfire Risk in Scotland throughout this period.

What we offer

In joining us, you'll be a valued member of our organisation who will get support for your personal and professional development.

To ensure we actively support our staff's health and wellbeing, we continue to review our:

  • work environment
  • policies
  • practices
  • facilities

We are committed to creating a positive working environment and a healthy work-life balance.


Job benefits

You will receive:

  • an annual leave allowance of 25 days, rising to 30 days per year after 5 years’ service
  • in addition, there are currently 11.5 days of public and privilege holidays
  • annual pay progression a competitive contributory pension scheme with significant employers contribution to your pension

    Joining the Civil Service Pension Scheme (Civil Service Pension Scheme website)

  • flexi-time arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance
  • personal and professional development opportunities
  • generous paid maternity and paternity leave
  • employer-supported volunteering – 3 days paid leave per year
  • fully funded professional accreditation fees needed for your role, where applicable
  • trade union membership for those interested in joining one
  • access to Employee Assistance Programme – available all year round (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). This is a free and confidential counselling and information service to help you with personal or work related issues that may be affecting your health, wellbeing or performance
  • cycle to work scheme

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