Careers

Green Action Trust is Scotland’s leading environmental regeneration charity and a trusted delivery partner for the Scottish Government and a wide range of public, private, and non-profit stakeholders. 


If you share our passion for making positive environmental and social change, we’d like to hear from you.

Interested in making a difference?

We have been creating and improving greenspaces, planting and managing woodlands, “greening” active travel routes, and enhancing habitats for nearly 40 years. We are dedicated to delivering positive environmental and social change across Scotland, and are always on the lookout for candidates who share our passion to help us create this change.

As an employer, we believe in balancing personal life and work, mutual trust and collaboration.  We offer ownership and flexibility to everyone in our team, as well as invest in our people by offering training and skills development support. 

All available vacancies are posted below.

We always advertise any new positions on our social media, so please make sure that you follow us for updates on future recruitment and internship opportunities. 

Head of Programme Management

Starting salary: £49,386   
Hours: 35 per week (full-time)  
Location: Stepps office/Hybrid 
Application deadline: 18th March 2026 (12:00 pm)

Join our multi-disciplinary team as a Head of Programme Management at a pivotal stage in our growth. This is a senior role that requires leading complex, large-scale nature environmental programmes and projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the Central Scotland Green Network and the Trust’s wider mission and objectives.

Working closely with the Senior Management and Leadership Team, you will oversee funding development, procurement and contract management (including NEC4), manage risk, build high-level partnerships, and support the continued growth of our project portfolio.

Download our Recruitment Pack to find out more details about the role, our generous benefits package, and how to apply.  

Development officer

Location: Hybrid
Salary range: £31,659
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week 
Closing Date: 6th April 2026 (11:59 pm) 

We are pleased to be recruiting for a Development Officer. This important role involves working with colleagues and external partners to develop and deliver greenspace improvement projects. We are a trusted delivery partner for the Scottish Government and a wide range of stakeholders including local authorities, regional partnerships, landowners, environmental groups, and local communities.

You will help us respond to the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. We are passionate about delivering positive environmental and social change in Scotland and are seeking candidates who have a similar passion.

Download our Recruitment Pack to find out more details about the role, our generous benefits package, and how to apply.