Woodland Carbon Code Co-Ordinator
Job reference: REQ0629
Location: Flexible (see JD)
Salary: £31,178 - £33,262 (plus 26.5% pension contribution and benefits)
Job description
This is an exciting time for the Woodland Carbon Code, the UK’s first globally endorsed carbon standard. It is leading the delivery of nature-based solutions to the climate emergency and benefiting local communities across the UK.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, organized and flexible people to join the Scottish Forestry Woodland Carbon Code team.
We have up to 3 positions available for Co-Ordinator’s. One is fixed term for 2 years while the other 2 are fixed term for 1 year.
You will be an integral part of the Woodland Carbon Code team by:
- Working closely with land managers and project developers as they develop new projects.
- Improving the way we manage data.
- Helping us to communicate about the climate-related and other benefits of new woodlands.
This role offers opportunities to help shape the future of the Woodland Carbon Code and to work in one of the most dynamic parts of the forest sector.
The positions are based in Scotland but the location can be flexible, with some travel to the Edinburgh office.
If this interests you, please see the job description and Success Profile for a full overview of the role.
About the team
The Woodland Carbon Code team in Scottish Forestry is responsible for the management and development of the Woodland Carbon Code (WCC), a carbon standard whose use is rapidly expanding. We work with project developers, buyers and intermediaries on the development of new projects, as well as with validators and verifiers who third-party check all projects.
The Woodland Carbon Code team is part of the Policy and Practice team at Scottish Forestry. Scottish Forestry is an agency of Scottish Government. Our purpose is the sustainable management and expansion of forest and woodlands to deliver more for Scotland.
Closing date: 6 August 2023.
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