Location
Derbyshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Woodland Advisor
Derbyshire (with hybrid working and travel to rural locations)
Our client is seeking a Woodland Advisor to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week. Part-time working can also be considered.
The Benefits
- Salary of £30,317 - £32,803 per annum
- 30 days’ annual leave and 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays
- Civil Service Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Performance awards
- Gym membership discounts
If you are a woodland management professional looking for a career move with real impact, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a positive difference with our client’s dedicated organisation.
Not only do they offer an amazing support for your professional and personal development, but you'll discover a highly rewarding role where you will help them battle the impact of climate change and regenerate stunning natural areas in the Midlands!
So, if you want to do your part in creating a brighter, greener future, read on and apply today.
The Role
As a Woodland Advisor, you will support the delivery of our client’s programmes in support of their vision and a Government Plan.
Taking a proactive, collaborative approach, you’ll identify and maximise new opportunities for land-use change and management. You’ll build strong relationships with partners, organisations, contractors, farmers, and other landowners to drive successful adoption of their incentive and grants programmes.
Supporting ambitious targets, you'll promote grant schemes, provide expert woodland and habitat management advice and support the delivery of environmental, social and economic outcomes.
Additionally, you will:
- Ensure robust financial, appraisal and performance monitoring systems are in place
- Support with organising events, workshops, walks, talks and webinars
- Support the development of skills and apprenticeships with local businesses
- Record and monitor woodland creation, management and economy performance
About You
To be considered as a Woodland Advisor, you will need:
- At least two years’ relevant experience
- Experience of supporting the creation or management of woodlands to deliver environmental, economic and social objectives
- Good practical knowledge of sustainable forestry management practices, silviculture and the UK Forestry Standard
- An understanding of biodiversity, landscape, access, recreation, and community involvement in relation to woodland creation and management
- Knowledge of current funding mechanisms for tree planting, woodland management, and business development, including environmental policy and legislation
- Good project and budget management skills
- Excellent communication skills
Other organisations may call this role Forestry Advisor, Planning and Environment Advisor, Land Management Adviser, Outreach Advisor, Woodland Establishment Advisor, or Woodland Consultant.
Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to step into a unique role as a Woodland Advisor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Job tags
Salary
