Site Manager - North Scotland
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Site Manager to manage the Woodland Trust’s sites in North Scotland, to high professional standards, in accordance with our conservation principles, management approach, policies and contracts, contributing to the Trust’s strategic goals.
Role
* Key role in the Scotland team to represent the Woodland Trust locally, managing a diverse portfolio of sites across the Highlands centred around Glenurquhart and Southeast Sutherland, ensuring safety of visitors, contractors and volunteers.
* Lead creative woodland management, ancient woodland restoration and people engagement projects, engaging stakeholders and being a strong advocate for our work and values.
* Carry out Woodland Condition/PAWS Assessments and monitoring to inform, write and implement long term management plans for the woods in the area of responsibility.
* Build collaborative and impactful relationships with internal teams and external organisations, contractors, neighbours and interested parties, alongside managing groups of dedicated and passionate volunteers.
* A company car will be provided for this role.
Candidate
* Experience working in the land management sector, preferably in forestry or woodland conservation.
* Experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders including landowners, statutory and public bodies and local communities.
* Contract and budget management experience, including tendering and appointing.
* Working knowledge of tree pests and diseases and the impacts to woodlands.
* Proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication skills, commercially aware and able to build effective partnerships internally and externally.
* Travel across North Scotland, occasionally within the UK and overnight stays; full driving licence required.
Benefits & Wellbeing
* Enhanced Employer Pension
* Life Assurance
* Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
* Generous Annual Leave
* Enhanced Parental Pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
About Us
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
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