Be part of something bold, collaborative and pragmatic. We are a friendly bunch, offering competitive pay and benefits, flexibility, great working culture, and much more. Applicants are welcome from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. If you require changes or amendments during our recruitment process, that would enable you to do as well as possible in the process, please let us know.
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Current Roles
Hospitality Assistant, Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
We are growing our hospitality team over the summer season, and have a range of hours and shifts available. The hospitality assistant will support the running of the visitor centre including café, accommodation block, retail and visitor experience.
Full training will be provided, but experience in hospitality – café, housekeeping and/or accommodation coordination would be beneficial.
View the full Role Profile here.
Please email your CV to jobs@treesforlife.org.uk
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Café Chef, Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
Are you a talented and passionate chef who loves working with seasonal, local Scottish produce?
Do you thrive in a kitchen that values sustainability, creativity, and storytelling through food?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre. Nestled in the heart of the Highlands, the An Nead Café is a unique space where food connects people to nature. Our ethos revolves around fresh, well-made, and sustainably sourced ingredients, bringing Scotland’s landscape to life through every dish. You will take ownership of the café kitchen, delivering exceptional dishes that reflect the rewilding ethos. From daily café offerings to special catered events, you will have the creative freedom to craft menus that celebrate the land.
Key responsibilities will include:
Oversee and manage all aspects of the café kitchen, ensuring efficient service and smooth daily operations.
• Lead menu development, creating seasonal, sustainable, and creative dishes that align with the Rewilding Centre’s vision.
• Take responsibility for food cost control, stock management, and minimising waste to support sustainability.
• Prepare, cook, and support service of meals in the café, including catered events.
• Ensure the café menu caters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety practices.
• Work closely with local suppliers to source the best seasonal ingredients and build strong community connections.
• Collaborate with the café manager and wider team to enhance the visitor experience and support the centre’s mission.
Salary: £25,983-£29,711pa
Start date: ASAP
Hours: 35 hours p/w Monday-Sunday
Application closing date: Monday 14 April
View the full Role Profile here and download the Application Form here and Personal Details form here.
Please email the completed Café Chef Application form and Personal Details form to jobs@treesforlife.org.uk
Find our GDPR Privacy Notice for job applicants here and our Equal Opportunity Form here.
Heritage and Gaelic Development Officer
Are you inspired by Scottish heritage and Gaelic culture? Do you thrive when working with communities to bring local stories, language, and history to life?
If so, this is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a vibrant cultural legacy across Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston. In partnership with Trees for Life and three active community groups, you’ll look at how heritage and Gaelic can be protected and disseminated in our area. As the Heritage and Gaelic Development Officer, you’ll engage the community with the heritage of Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston, grow Gaelic language and culture in this area, and develop heritage collections, displays and projects for the benefit of the community as a whole. You’ll play a key role in ensuring local heritage and language are protected, celebrated, and made accessible for generations to come.
Working collaboratively with a wide network, from schools and community groups to cultural organisations and historical bodies, while taking initiative to design and lead engaging programmes. This is a role for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic about the Highlands, and excited to make a lasting difference through heritage and language.
What you’ll bring:
Knowledge & Experience:
• Higher education or training in a heritage-related field (desirable)
• Experience working in rural Highland communities and/or the voluntary sector
• Proven ability to deliver projects and engage communities
Skills:
• Competent in the speaking, understanding and grammar of Gaelic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, email, and social media
• A full, valid driving licence
• Ability to attract funding (desirable)
Personal Attributes:
• Self-motivated, with the discipline to manage workload independently
• A people person – approachable and collaborative
• Deep enthusiasm for heritage, culture, and community engagement
If you are a fluent Gaelic speaker with a passion for researching, recording, preserving, displaying and celebrating the heritage of the beautiful Glenmoriston and Fort Augustus area, this role is for you. If you are not a Gaelic speaker, we could split the role as a job share, if other Gaelic speaker job share applications are received, to ensure all aspects of the post are covered.
Salary: £29,996 – £34,133 p/a (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Hours: 35 hours p/w flexible working hours (some evenings may be required)
Contract type: 3-year fixed
Application closing date: Monday 28 April
Location: Hybrid. Home, Glenmoriston hot desk and Dundreggan Rewilding Centre.
View the full Role Profile here and download the Application Form here and Personal Details form here.
Please email the completed Heritage and Gaelic Development Officer Application form and Personal Details form to jobs@treesforlife.org.uk
Find our GDPR Privacy Notice for job applicants here and our Equal Opportunity Form here.
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 potential to grow are just as important to us as ticking every box. If you’re excited about this role, meet the core criteria and feel you can make a meaningful contribution – we encourage you to apply.
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
Hopeful and bold, we are committed to creating nature-rich landscapes that include and support people. Our vision is of a revitalised wild forest in the Scottish Highlands, providing space for wildlife to flourish and communities to thrive.
The key to rewilding’s success is people. At Trees for Life we welcome applications from everyone. 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, disabled communities, 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.
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.
