Greenbridge Recruitment is pleased to present an exciting new Woodland Manager opportunity in Northamptonshire.
About the role:
Our client is a family-run, multidisciplinary company with a passion for both people and planet - putting natural capital and sustainability at the heart of all of their work. With skilled teams in Arboriculture, Forestry, Ecology, Garden Design, and Landscape Architecture, they are proud to deliver exemplary, nature-led services through creativity, dedication and collaboration.
Thanks to continued growth and the expansion of our clients forestry operations and unique servics, we are currently seeking an experienced Woodland Manager to join their dynamic senior forestry and land management team in Corby.
Your role will include:
* Conducting assessments, pricing, planning, and execution of forestry contracts.
* Developing comprehensive management plans for clients woodlands.
* Applying for and negotiating grant applications.
* Timber marketing.
* Providing clear instructions and briefings to contractors and staff for efficient operations.
* Conducting thorough health and safety audits on site to ensure compliance.
* Driving specific business development initiatives for the division, as required.
* Securing relevant permissions, such as felling licences and permits, for work activities.
* Collaborating with colleagues to offer expert advice on emerging opportunities for woodland owners, including agroforestry, carbon initiatives and Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF).
Salary & Benefits:
This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 7.30-4.30) with hybrid working available. Salary is £30,000 - £36,000 per annum DOE, plus excellent benefits including:
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Enhanced pension scheme (6%)
* Death in service entitlement 2.5x salary
* Access to discounted holiday homes in Wales, Scotland and France
* TOIL scheme
* Excellent CPD and free access to horticulture events
* Paid professional membership fees and subscriptions
* Health & wellbeing benefits including fitness classes, unlimited access to Smart Health for you and immediate family, occupational health and eye tests
* Travel expenses, breakdown cover, electric vehicle charging and cycle to work scheme
* Bi-annual employee socials
* Additional holiday days awarded at 2, 5 and 10 years service, paid sabbatical at 20 years
About you:
To apply for this role you will need:
* 2+ years experience in forestry management
* Chartership or working towards
* Experience securing permissions and managing contracts, ensuring adherence to regulations
* Exceptional communication and teamworking skills; self motivation and ability to work autonomously
* A passion for the protection and enhancement ofthe planet as well as your own professional development
How to apply:
For more information or to apply for this role, click Apply, call Martin on 01638 358394 or send your CV to martin@greenbridge-recruitment.co.uk