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Exciting opportunity to preserve the UK's natural heritage as an Ancient & Veteran Tree Officer at the Woodland Trust
Overview
Salary
£35594 - £38594
Location
Homebased
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Woodland Trust is a leading UK woodland conservation charity. It's an exciting time to join as we embark on our Sherwood's Living Legends project, generously funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Enjoy working on the iconic Sherwood Forest, aiming to protect its ancient and veteran trees as well as reconnect the community.
Role Summary
- Lead a review of existing datasets and develop recording and mapping strategies for Sherwood's ancient trees.
- Develop and test survey methodologies.
- Build strong relationships with project partners, stakeholders, and landowners.
- Contribute to the project's technical direction and stakeholder engagement.
Role Requirements
- Strong biological recording skills.
- Proficiency in GIS mapping and spatial analysis.
- Deep understanding of ancient and veteran tree ecology.
- Experience advising on woodland conservation, arboriculture, or forestry.
- Skilled communicator who can represent the Trust.
- Full driving license and ability to travel.
Application Process Details
- We welcome applications from all, particularly those under-represented in this field.
- We support the use of AI tools in applications to enhance accessibility.
- We offer a supportive work environment and various staff benefits including flexible work options and pension.
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity, dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Britain's native woodland heritage. We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Ancient & Veteran Tree Officer to join our Sherwood's Living Legends project, which is generously funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This project aims to protect the ancient and veteran trees of Sherwood Forest and reconnect the community with this iconic landscape.
The role: As the Ancient & Veteran Tree Officer, you will lead the review and consolidation of existing datasets to develop a comprehensive strategy for recording and mapping ancient and veteran trees across the Sherwood NCA. You will also develop and test robust survey methodologies and build strong relationships with project partners, landowners, and stakeholders. Your efforts will help shape the project's technical direction and ensure high-quality engagement with landowners.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have strong biological recording skills, proficiency in GIS mapping and spatial analysis, and a deep understanding of ancient and veteran tree ecology. Experience in advising landowners within woodland conservation, arboriculture, or forestry is essential. You should also be a skilled communicator, capable of representing the Trust in various settings, and have a full driving license with the ability to travel widely.
Benefits: Joining our team means you'll be part of a vital effort to tackle environmental and climate issues. We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for training and development. Benefits include an enhanced employer pension, life assurance, flexible and hybrid working options, generous annual leave, and more.
About Us: The Woodland Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion. We aim to reflect the communities we serve and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We also support the use of AI tools in applications to enhance accessibility.
If you're passionate about conservation and ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.
