Responsibilities
* Represent the Woodland Trust locally, managing a diverse portfolio of sites across the Highlands centred around Glenurquhart and Southeast Sutherland, ensuring the safety of visitors, contractors and volunteers.
* Lead creative woodland management, ancient woodland restoration and people engagement projects, engaging stakeholders and advocating for our work.
* Carry out Woodland Condition/PAWS Assessments and monitoring to inform, write and implement long‑term management plans for the woods in the area of responsibility.
* Build collaborative relationships with internal teams and external organisations, contractors, neighbours and volunteers.
Qualifications
* Experience working in the land management sector, preferably in forestry or woodland conservation.
* Experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders including landowners, statutory and public bodies and local communities.
* Contract and budget management experience, including tendering and appointing.
* Working knowledge of tree pests and diseases and the impacts on woodlands.
* A proactive "can‑do" attitude, excellent communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to build effective partnerships internally and externally.
* Travel across North Scotland and occasionally within the UK, including overnight stays. A full driving licence is required.
* A company car will be provided for this role.
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.
Benefits & Wellbeing
* Enhanced Employer Pension
* Life Assurance
* Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
* Generous Annual Leave
* Enhanced Parental Pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
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