Work with us: opportunities with Trees for Life

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

We’re not recruiting at the moment, but please check back soon for future opportunities. We regularly update this page with new roles.

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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

Working at Trees for Life

 

> Our values

> Our team

> What we do

 

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

Trustees

*Applications for new trustees are currently on hold*
Please note that we do update this page regularly.