2010.04.10. - A career with Forestry Commission Scotland offers an exciting and challenging career for women. One thing is for sure, no day will ever be the same! We are a vibrant organisation full of highly motivated and enthusiastic staff who enjoy their jobs.
Forestry Commission Scotland is currently working to promote woodland careers to women in Scotland. In partnership with the Scottish Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering & Technology, Women IN Forestry is a free event organised to encourage women to consider working in the forestry sector. At the event there will be short presentations on different types of woodland jobs and opportunities to meet and talk to people who work for Forestry Commission Scotland.
When: Monday 26th April 2010 with registration from 12.15pm and lunch provided.
Where: Barony College, Dumfriesshire, DG1 3NE. (View a map of this location.)
Attendance is free.
Actual and reasonable travel costs from within Dumfriesshire to the event will be reimbursed with proof of purchase.
Registering for the event
You must register in order to attend this event. Please go to www.napier.ac.uk/forestry to book your place.
About Forestry Commission Scotland
Forestry Commission Scotland is involved in many areas of work that really make an impact on people’s lives. As Scotland’s biggest land manager we ensure that your national forests and woodlands work hard for the benefit of the whole country.
We manage your forests for timber and at the same time work hard to ensure the wildlife in them is protected. From sea eagles to squirrels, we’re at the forefront of nature conservation.
Being Scotland’s biggest provider of outdoor recreation our staff manage scenic forest trails and some of the best mountain bike routes in the world.
As a focus for communities our rangers encourage local involvement through a range of partnership projects. From healthy walk programmes to encouraging volunteers in deprived areas - we do it all.
Our staff are our most important asset. Many come to us straight from school or from college or university, and have stayed with us to build a great career.
We offer: good salaries, generous holiday entitlement, a pension, flexible working and benefits packages.
on-going training throughout a career so that you can get the most from your working life.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-843CAL