Glengarry Community Woodlands
Glengarry Community Woodlands

Charity registered in Scotland SC046134

Glengarry Community Development Trust is a community-led charity that manages land for the benefit of local people and visitors.

Current vacancies

Accommodation Manager

  • Part time
  • £31,850 pro-rata
  • On site: Invergarry
  • Closing 8th April 2026

Glengarry Community Development Trust is a community-led charity that manages land for the benefit of local people and visitors. In 2023 we began constructing six off-grid forest cabins to create sustainable income to support the Development Trust’s community and environmental objectives. We have now reached the exciting stage of opening the business and recruiting for this key role, which will be central to its success. Glengarry Forest Cabins is scheduled to open in spring 2026.

We are looking for a practical, organised and welcoming person to help run our forest cabins, amenity building and other site facilities. The role combines coordination of bookings and cleaning staff, housekeeping and visitor support. The post holder will help ensure visitors feel welcome,

facilities are well cared for, and income is generated to support the long-term sustainability of the organisation and its community projects.

Purpose of the Post

To coordinate the day-to-day operation and presentation of the Glengarry Forest Cabins and the site as a whole, ensuring they are clean, safe and welcoming and ensure the guest’s experience is of paramount importance. The post holder will also coordinate communication with guests, dealing with enquiries relating to bookings or ongoing stays. The role also entails managing the rota for and supervising other cleaning staff.

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Builder and Facilities Manager

  • Part time
  • £31,850 pro-rata
  • On site: Invergarry
  • Closing 8th April 2026

Glengarry Community Development Trust is a community-led charity that manages land for the benefit of local people and visitors. In 2023 we began constructing six off-grid forest cabins to create sustainable income to support the Development Trust’s community and environmental objectives. We have now reached the exciting stage of opening the business and recruiting for this key role, which will be central to its success. Glengarry Forest Cabins is scheduled to open in spring 2026.

Glengarry Community Development Trust is looking for an experienced person with knowledge of basic building maintenance and operations, and basic timber construction methods who is able to work as part of a new team. We are looking for a practical, organised and skilled person to help run our forest cabins, amenity building and general site.

Purpose of the Post

Our new Builder and Facilities Manager will work with the staff team, including the Accommodation Manager, Development Manager, Administrator, and Finance Manager to ensure that a guest centred approach is taken to operating the business. The role will be responsible for overarching facilities management, overseeing maintenance of six off-grid wooden cabins, associated out-buildings, the amenity building, and the wider site. The role will also be responsible for ongoing development of the site, including construction of new woodsheds, a bin store, and other infrastructure required to operate Glengarry Forest Cabins. The post holder will develop maintenance manuals, and ensure accurate records are kept. They will take responsibility for key areas of operations such as the heating and will need a good understanding of statutory and legal requirements in relation to facilities management of this nature. The business is operational seven days per week through most of the year, and the post holder will be required to ensure the buildings remain operational throughout.

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Finance Manager

  • Part time
  • £36,400 pro-rata
  • On site: Invergarry
  • Closing 8th April 2026

Glengarry Community Development Trust is a community-led charity that manages land for the benefit of local people and visitors. The organisation works on a range of projects that are all designed to address local needs and which deliver the Glengarry Community Action Plan (2025-30).

In 2023 we began constructing six off-grid forest cabins to create sustainable income to support the Development Trust’s community and environmental objectives. We have now reached the exciting stage of opening the business, scheduled for spring 2026.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager who will have responsibility for overseeing day to day financial operations across all aspects of the organisation. This will include, but is not limited to: developing budgets, forecasting and projections, bookkeeping, day to day finance tasks, and maintaining management accounts. The post holder will report to the Development Manager.

Purpose of the Post

Glengarry Community Development Trust is a growing organisation and is playing an increasingly key role in the development of Glengarry. The successful post holder will join us at a critical time as we prepare to open our cabin business, and implement the community action plan. The post holder will work alongside the Development Manager across all existing and new projects to ensure that financial systems and processes are fit for purpose and reviewed as required. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to support with any activity which is finance related ranging from management accounts to day to day finance related queries from the staff team. The role is crucial for providing accurate financial information to support strategic decisions and for ensuring the organisation's financial health and integrity.

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