Community Tree Planting Assistant

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) are seeking a Community Tree Planting Assistant
(Seasonal) to join our Conservation and Engagement (C&E) team.

Location: The Pitcairn Centre, Moidart Drive, Glenrothes, KY7 6ET 
Salary: £23,633 – £25,829 
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week (including weekend work which is paid
@Time + 1/3) 
Contract Type: Fixed Term till end-March 2025 
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus 8 days public holidays;
LGPS Pension Scheme; Cycle to Work and Discounts Scheme; Training and Professional
Development. 
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 1st September 
Full Job Description: Download here

About the role: 

The Tree Planting Assistant (seasonal) will support community tree planting across Fife and make an
important contribution to the exciting new Fife Climate Forest. Working with the Community Tree
Planting Officer and reporting to the Fife Climate Forest Community Engagement Manager, the
successful candidate will deliver their work as part of the FCCT Conservation and Engagement
(C & E) team. Working closely with other partner agencies including Fife Council, third
sector organisations, community groups and volunteers is essential for success in this job and
so we are looking for an excellent collaborator. For further information please see the job
description. 

About you: 

We are looking for a driven and proactive individual to join our team. You will bring with you
the following skills and experience. 

Essential characteristics (including but not limited to):

• Educated to SCQF level 6, which includes an HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g.,
  Countryside Management). Time-served experience in a relevant position will also be
  considered. 
• Experience of practical countryside or land management, including tree planting and tree
  care.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people to achieve desired outcomes.
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• Organisational skills and confidence to take initiative as required.
• Proactive and hard-working attitude.
• Adaptable and motivational team worker.
• Experience of supporting events in a community setting and with a variety of groups.
• Ability to travel to and work from various locations throughout Fife independently.
• A good time manager, able to manage competing priorities. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills with a friendly, approachable style.
• IT Skills (Embrace technology & information), competent with Microsoft suite of
  products and on-line conferencing platforms.

Additional benefits include:

• A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus 8 days Public Holiday (pro rata).
• LGPS Pension Scheme.
• Access to training and professional development.
• Flexible working.
• Cycle to Work and Discounts Scheme. 

About FCCT: 

FCCT are an organisation driven by a passion for Fife and are committed to developing and
delivering high quality, impact led projects for the benefit of people and nature. We believe
that our people are our greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive,
energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.

Applying for this post: 

If this role sounds like you and you would like to apply, please use the application
form here and email your completed application to [email protected] 

Please note, CV applications will not be accepted. 

The closing date for this post is midnight on Sunday 1st September, with
interviews expected to take place week commencing 16th September.