We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Forestry Consultant to join the consultancy team at Maydencroft Limited.
Responsibilities
* Managing an existing portfolio of woodland owners and forestry clients across a diverse range of sites
* Undertaking woodland assessments and preparing Forestry Commission‑approved Woodland Management Plans
* Leading the production of UKFS‑compliant Woodland Creation Design Plans
* Preparing and supporting grant applications, including EWCO and Countryside Stewardship schemes
* Assisting with Ancient Woodland Restoration Assessments and the preparation of associated technical reports
* Supporting the planning, implementation and maintenance of woodland creation and restocking schemes
* Leading on harvesting operations and timber marketing
* Producing forestry mapping and managing spatial data using GIS software
* Managing and developing subcontractor relationships in line with company supplier evaluation procedures
* Supporting the preparation of tenders and PQQ submissions in collaboration with the bid‑writing team and Senior Management Team
* Advising clients on woodland budgets, grant allocations and long‑term management planning
* Supporting the consultancy team in preparing documentation and liaising with organisations including the Forestry Commission, Rural Payments Agency, Environment Agency, Natural England and Woodland Trust
* Assisting with the development of new services, projects and geographic areas of business growth
Qualifications
* A forestry degree or equivalent with a sound knowledge of lowland forestry
* Experience working with mostly ancient, broadleaf woodlands
* Excellent communication skills and report writing
* An understanding of state‑funded woodland grant schemes and blended finance opportunities
* A thorough understanding of UKFS, forestry H&S requirements and legal requirements
* Knowledge of carbon capture, natural capital, woodland resilience and ongoing tree health issues is useful
Benefits
* Use of company fleet vehicles
* 22 days annual leave plus public holidays, with an annual increase of one day for every full year of service up to a maximum of 27 days
* Annual pay rises subject to performance
* Company pension scheme
* Company sick pay
* Long‑service award
* Employee loan scheme
* Company competitions
* Excellent training and personal development opportunities
* Referral bonuses
* Flexible working
* Mental wellbeing support
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