Site Manager

The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity, 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.

THE ROLE: As a Site Manager, you will 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. This is a key role in the Scotland team to represent the Woodland Trust locally, managing a diverse portfolio of sites across the Highlands centered around Glenurquhart and Southeast Sutherland. You will lead creative woodland management, ancient woodland restoration, and people engagement projects, engaging stakeholders and being a strong advocate for our work and values. Additionally, you will 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: You’ll need experience working in the land management sector, preferably in forestry or woodland conservation. You will have experience with engaging a wide range of stakeholders including landowners, statutory and public bodies, and local communities. Contract and budget management experience, including tendering and appointing, is essential. Working knowledge of tree pests and diseases and the impacts on woodlands is required. A proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to build effective partnerships internally and externally are crucial. The role covers North Scotland and will require the successful candidate to travel across the region and occasionally within the UK, with overnight stays. A full driving licence is required.

BENEFITS: 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. Benefits include Enhanced Employer Pension, Life Assurance, Flexible & Hybrid Working Options, Generous Annual Leave, Enhanced Parental Pay, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: We strive to better reflect society and the communities we work in. People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. We particularly encourage applications from these groups.