Job Description
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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.
THE ROLE
•\tThis is a 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, in line with the Trust’s standards and ensuring the safety of our visitors, contractors and volunteers.
•\tLead creative woodland management, ancient woodland restoration and people engagement projects, engaging stakeholders and being a strong advocate for our work and values.
•\tCarry out Woodland Condition/PAWS Assessments and monitoring to inform, write and implement long term management plans for the woods in the area of responsibility.
•\tThe Site Manager will be responsible for building collaborative and impactful relationships with internal teams and external organisations, contractors, neighbours and interested parties, alongside managing groups of dedicated and passionate volunteers.
•\tA company car will be provided for this role.
THE CANDIDATE
•\tYou’ll need experience working in the land management sector, preferable in forestry or woodland conservation.
•\tYou will have experience with engaging a wide range of stakeholders including landowners, statutory and public bodies and local communities.
•\tContract and budget management experience, including tendering and appointing.
•\tWorking knowledge of tree pests and diseases and the impacts to woodlands.
•\tYou must have a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and able to build effective partnerships internally and externally.
•\tThe role covers North Scotland and will require the successful candidate to travel across the region and occasionally within the UK and overnight stays. A full driving licence is required.
Benefits & Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•\tEnhanced Employer Pension
•\tLife Assurance
•\tFlexible & Hybrid Working Options
•\tGenerous Annual Leave
•\tEnhanced Parental Pay
•\tEmployee 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. xsngvjr 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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