We are looking for an Assistant Woodland Manager to join our Woodland Management division in our Gloucestershire office. You will be welcomed into a friendly team of Woodland Managers with a wide breadth of experience and specialist interests.
There is ample opportunity for you to learn and develop your skills and experience by contributing to the team and supporting a highly varied and interesting client base. Working alongside the Woodland Management team, you will be helping to facilitate a successful forestry enterprise for our clients.
Key responsibilities:
* To quote and execute appropriate contract works as directed by Woodland Managers
* Helping to manage some of the finest lowland forestry estates in the country
* To assist in new business development
* Assessing, pricing, planning and executing forestry operations and management services, under the guidance of the forestry management team.
* Helping prepare woodland management plans, budgets and grant applications.
Successful candidates will:
* Have a passion for the protection and enhancement of our planet
* Demonstrate a keen interest and understanding in forestry management
* Have good problem-solving skills
* Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively as part of a team and build strong client relationships
* Have an ability to work independently, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative to achieve outstanding results
* Have a passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends and best practices
Desirable:
* A degree in land management/forestry or related field such as geography, ecology or conservation.
* Theoretical knowledge of silviculture
* Experience with GIS
Job-specific benefits:
* 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
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This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.