Assistant Woodland Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Woodland Manager to join our Woodland Management division in our Oxfordshire office. You will be welcomed into a friendly team of Woodland Managers with a wide breadth of experience and specialist interests. 

There is ample opportunity for you to learn and develop your skills and experience by contributing to the team and supporting a highly varied and interesting client base. Working alongside the Woodland Management team, you will be helping to facilitate a successful forestry enterprise for our clients.

Key responsibilities: 

• To quote and execute appropriate contract works as directed by Woodland Managers


• Helping to manage some of the finest lowland forestry estates in the country


• To assist in new business development


• Assessing, pricing, planning and executing forestry operations and management services, under the guidance of the forestry management team.
  


• Helping prepare woodland management plans, budgets and grant applications.

Successful candidates will:

• Have a passion for the protection and enhancement of our planet


• Demonstrate a keen interest and understanding in forestry management


• Have good problem-solving skills


• Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively as part of a team and build strong client relationships


• Have an ability to work independently, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative to achieve outstanding results
  


• Have a passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends and best practices

Desirable: 

• A degree in forestry / land management or related field such as geography, ecology or conservation. 


• Theoretical knowledge of silviculture


• Experience with GIS

Job-specific benefits:

• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)


• Membership fees to relevant professional bodies


• Online GP provision


• Access to subsidised holiday cabins     
  

Click here to view our full benefits package.

A full, clean UK drivers licence is required for this role.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.