Peatland Action Internship

Tweed Forum

Melrose, Scottish Borders
£28,952 pa
Full Time • Fixed Term
Closing on Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Conservation & Wildlife


Tweed Forum is seeking an enthusiastic Peatland Project Support Officer to join our team on a six-month funded internship through the NatureScot Peatland ACTION scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in peatland restoration, working alongside experienced environmental specialists in the stunning Scottish Borders landscape.

The intern will shadow and provide support to our Peatland ACTION Project Officers, with a particular focus on fieldwork, GIS applications, and drone imagery collection. You will have the opportunity to gain an A2 Certificate of Competency (CofC) Drone Certification and First Aid Certification as part of the role.

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About Tweed Forum

Tweed Forum is a unique and award-winning partnership of 27 public and private organisations who work together and with farmers, foresters, landowners and other organisations to deliver strategic benefits across the 5000 km2 cross-border Tweed catchment. We deliver a wide range of projects, from small-scale local tree planting schemes to ambitious whole catchment restoration initiatives.

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