Foresters
(All experience levels)
£28,000 to £55,000 (Depending on experience)
Part or full time, permanent with flexible working patterns and hybrid home working options
Inverness. Open to discussion for Perth or Edinburgh offices.
5pm, Friday 7 November 2025
Our Forester Pathway
We are looking for Foresters at all experience levels to join our team. Below we have outlined what a forestry career looks like at TreeStory; from building your foundations to leading landscape-scale projects.
Less than two years post-qualification. You’re building your foundations in regenerative forestry, learning from experienced mentors, and supporting the delivery of forestry projects.
More than two years post-qualification. You apply growing technical knowledge, contribute to project delivery, and work towards chartership while making a meaningful impact on the ground.
Chartered forester. You own your projects, manage your workload with guidance from a senior manager, and deliver high-quality forestry outcomes that support TreeStory’s mission.
Minimum two years post-chartership. You lead the delivery of complex projects, mentor other foresters, and use your expertise to create lasting landscape-scale impact.
Background
We believe that thriving forests make the world a better place. As a certified B Corp, TreeStory uses business as a force for good, combining technical forestry expertise with regenerative land management to create lasting environmental and social impact. Joining TreeStory means working with a team that values integrity, collaboration, and a deep connection to the land.
The role
Join our growing team as a Forester, responsible for hands-on project delivery, conducting site surveys, mapping, document preparation, and operational supervision. You’ll work in line with our Woodland Charter, the blueprint that shapes how we plan, deliver, and make decisions across all our projects.
We are hiring across four levels:
Graduate / Assistant
Less than two years post-qualification; You build your professional foundations and support delivery while learning on the job.
Forester
More than two years post-qualification; You take on defined responsibilities, progress toward chartership, and complete tasks with confidence.
Forestry Consultant
Chartered Forester; You own your projects, manage your workload with support from a senior manager, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Senior Project and Forestry Consultant
Minimum two years post-chartership; You lead the delivery of projects and portfolios and support the development of others.
Key responsibilities
- Work across Scotland’s landscapes, from new woodland creation to mature forests, ensuring projects meet high standards.
- Carry out site surveys, mapping, and planning to bring regenerative forestry projects to life.
- Turn plans into action by supervising operations and working directly with contractors and clients.
- Use tools such as Asana, QGIS, and Microsoft Office to keep projects on track.
- Collaborate with foresters, ecologists, and consultants to share knowledge and solve challenges.
- Senior candidates will lead project portfolios, mentor colleagues, and build strong client relationships.
What we’re looking for
- Ambitious and able to thrive in a purpose-driven, fast-moving environment.
- Passionate about sustainability, regenerative forestry, and B Corp values.
- Innovative, curious, and committed to ongoing learning.
- A supportive team player with strong communication skills.
- Comfortable with technology (Microsoft Office, Slack, Zoom, Asana, QGIS).
- Adaptable, with practical problem-solving skills.
You should have
Experience depends on level:
- Graduate / Assistant: up to two years post-qualification; working toward ICF chartership.
- Forester: more than two years post-qualification; working toward ICF chartership.
- Forestry Consultant: ICF chartered; able to manage your own workload with senior support.
- Senior Project and Forestry Consultant: at least two years post-chartership; responsible for delivery of projects and portfolios.
For all levels:
- Full UK driving licence
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and enhanced holiday provision
- Flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements
- Sustainable travel policy with extra days for sustainable commuting
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Strong personal and career development opportunities
- Full access to TreeStory Learn Regenerative Forestry training with Dr. Jens Haufe
- Car allowance for Forestry Consultants and Senior Project and Forestry Consultants
How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to admin@treestory.org.uk by 5pm on 7 November. Tell us what excites you about this opportunity, what you would bring to the role, and which level on our Forester Pathway best reflects your experience.
Our values
Creativity – we are ambitious problem solvers
Profit with Purpose – good business helps us do good
Connection – relationships are at the core of our work
Integrity – we stick to our principles
Why work at TreeStory?
TreeStory is growing and we are shaping a new standard for forestry in Scotland.
Be part of a team that values creativity, connection and integrity
Do purposeful work that protects and restores the land
Build your skills in an ambitious organisation with big ideas and practical action
Join a certified B-Corp committed to using business as a force for good
Contact
If you would like an informal and confidential conversation prior to applying, please feel free to set up a call with our CEO & Co-Founder Gordon Brown, 0131 6000 313, admin@treestory.org.uk.
TreeStory is for everyone. We believe in an equitable and inclusive work environment and that a diverse, empowered team is key to achieving our mission. We’re looking for candidates who expand our perspective and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition. We are committed to sustained action to dismantle racist systems, policies, practices and ideologies within ourselves and our networks. We have zero tolerance for intolerance.