Woodland management officer at tortworth arboretum

Woodland Management Officer at Tortworth Arboretum


Woodland Management Officer

The Woodland Management Officer supports our work to deliver our mission of restoring and managing the tree collection at Tortworth, with and for the community. You will support our Collections Manager, working alongside volunteers and participants, with all aspects of woodland management and the restoration of our collection of over 600 trees. You will take the lead on maintaining our machinery, tools, and equipment, including winches, trailers, brushcutters, and hand tools. Additionally, you will be the primary Minibus Driver for the groups we support in the arboretum.

Working hours are 8-24 hours per week at £15.17 per hour (£31,553.60 FTE), paid through PAYE following submission of timesheets on the 26th of each month.

This practical, on-site role is suitable for someone seeking mostly term-time hours: 8 hours per week during school holidays and 18 hours during term-time, plus one monthly Sunday shift.

Applicants

The environment sector is one of the least ethnically diverse sectors in the UK, and we aim to contribute to change. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness, inclusion, and creating a sense of belonging. We recognize that diversity sparks creativity and innovation. Therefore, we especially encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our team, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, and LGBTQI+ people.

We are committed to safeguarding our participants. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Please see the attachment below for full details.

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