Be part of something bold, hopeful and grounded in nature. Join a friendly, values-driven team taking practical steps to rewild the Scottish Highlands. We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexibility, great working culture, and much more. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, that would enable you to do as well as possible in the process, please let us know.
Work with us
Join us on this journey of hope and positive action as we take collaborative and pragmatic steps to rewild the Scottish Highlands.
You can view our career opportunities below. Please also follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to hear about upcoming opportunities with us.
Current Roles
Kitchen Assistant – Help deliver a great kitchen and dining experience at Dundreggan
Are you a passionate and proactive team player who takes pride in preparing wholesome, high-quality food and thrives as part of a close-knit catering team?
We’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our small catering team and support the day-to-day running of the kitchen at An Nead, our on-site café and dining space. This is a practical, active role in a fast-paced environment. Working alongside our Kitchen and Café Lead, you’ll help prepare and deliver a range of homecooked, seasonal meals for café visitors, accommodation guests and events using local produce and a genuine love of food.
- Support the cook in preparing and delivering a varied menu of homecooked, wholesome meals using local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.
- Carry out food preparation activities including cleaning, peeling, chopping and cooking a wide range of dishes, from soups and pastries to vegan, vegetarian and meat options.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety, following procedures, hygiene schedules and stock control processes.
- Use and care for kitchen equipment correctly, keeping everything clean, maintained and ready for service.
- Receive and replenish stock deliveries, including some occasional heavy lifting.
- Support the café front-of-house team when needed, helping serve customers and maintain the restaurant area.
- Contribute positively to menu development, bringing ideas and an understanding of what works well for customers.
Salary: £13.24 per hour
Hours: Fixed-term, seasonal (until 31 October)
Pattern of hours: 7 day working rota Monday to Sunday
Location: Dundreggan (Due to the rural location, a driving licence and access to a car are essential)
Start date: as soon as possible
Please view the full Role Profile here.
Please email your CV and a short paragraph explaining why you are interested in the role to jobs@treesforlife.org.uk
Please note: If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to complete additional forms relating to your application.
Café Assistants – Help deliver a welcoming café experience at Dundreggan
Are you a friendly and reliable team player who thrives in a busy café environment, delivering excellent customer service with accuracy and attention to detail?
We’re looking for Café Assistants to join our small catering team and support the day-to-day running of the café and kitchen at the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment. Working under the guidance of the Café Team Leader and reporting to the Rewilding Centre Operations Manager, you’ll help prepare and serve meals and beverages, maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene, and ensure every customer receives efficient, friendly service.
- Welcome customers, take orders and process payments accurately using the till system.
- Inform visitors about menu items, specials, events, products and programmes.
- Prepare and serve meals and beverages to café customers and accommodation guests.
- Support food preparation in the kitchen, including peeling, chopping, defrosting and plating food.
- Operate coffee machines and equipment behind the counter.
- Ensure allergy and dietary information is clearly displayed and food hygiene standards are followed.
- Maintain clean and tidy service areas, completing daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties.
- Support event delivery and evening meal service, including set-up and clear down.
Experience is desirable but not essential – a willingness to learn is key. We also welcome applications from young workers. We are recruiting for three Cafe Assistant’s with different hours available:
- 35 hours a week
- 22 hours a week
- 22 hours a week
Salary: £12.61 per hour
Hours: Fixed-term, seasonal (until 31 October)
Pattern of hours: 7 day working rota Monday to Sunday
Location: Dundreggan (Due to the rural location, a driving licence and access to a car are essential)
Start date: as soon as possible
Please view the full Role Profile here.
Please email your CV and a short paragraph explaining why you are interested in the role to jobs@treesforlife.org.uk
Please note: If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to complete additional forms relating to your application.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we know that skills and experience come in many forms. The right mindset, attitude, and ability to develop skills are just as important to us as ticking every box. If you’re excited about this role, meet some of the core criteria and feel you can make a meaningful contribution – we encourage you to apply. Please use the personal details section of the application form to tell us why you’d be a great fit.
Staff benefits
- Living wage employer and progressive salary structure
- Workplace pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
- Enhanced holiday allowance – up to 37 days per year
- Festive shutdown – offices closed over Christmas break
- Flexible and hybrid working (depending on role)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Outdoor clothing allowance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Sabbatical leave
- Volunteering opportunities
- Use of pool cars for work-related travel
- Dog friendly offices
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The key to rewilding’s success is people. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation, and recognise that some communities currently remain underrepresented in the environmental and conservation sector, including in the Scottish Highlands. We welcome applications from individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented socioeconomic backgrounds. We are committed to proactively diversifying our sector, especially in leadership roles.
Just as biodiversity enhances ecosystems, diverse people enrich our sector and help us take bolder, more impactful action for nature. Rewilding is a shared journey, and together, we’re crafting a diverse, living landscape that supports communities and local livelihoods.
If you require any additional support or adjustments for the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at jobs@treesforlife.org.uk
Gaelic (Gàidhlig)
Gaelic is the oldest surviving language in Scotland and has been spoken throughout these glens for centuries. Gaelic is deeply connected to our landscapes, nature and rewilding, and forms an integral part of Scotland’s culture and heritage.
We recognise the language’s vital role in shaping both our past and future, and actively encourage Gaelic learners and speakers to apply for all our roles.
Tha sinn a’ coimhead air adhart ris an iarrtas agaibh fhaighinn! We look forward to receiving your application!
Volunteer
Rewilding Weeks: Spend an unforgettable week helping to restore the Caledonian forest. Activities may include growing and planting trees, monitoring wildlife and supporting other vital restoration work. > Find out more
Nursery Volunteering: We offer day volunteering for locals at our Dundreggan Tree Nursery in Glenmoriston – usually on a Wednesday, from mid-March to mid-November. Help with seasonal tasks such as seed sowing, transplanting seedlings, weeding around seedlings, digging and packing trees for dispatch. For more info please email: nursery@treesforlife.org.uk
Research Enquiries
For those wishing to undertake research in partnership with Trees for Life, please enquire as follows:
Master’s Level: You are welcome to make a general enquiry by emailing hello@treesforlife.org.uk
PhD and Post-Doctoral: You are welcome to make a general enquiry by emailing hello@treesforlife.org.uk. Trees for Life has an interest in enquiries focusing on understanding natural processes; the socioeconomics of nature recovery; and understanding coexistence. Submissions follow two annual deadlines and enquiries MUST be made by 31 March with a response by 30 April, and/or by 30 September with a response by 31 October.
Trustees
*Applications for new trustees are currently on hold*
Please note that we do update this page regularly.
