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Lead in preserving the UK's forests with the Uk's largest woodland conservation charity, the Woodland Trust as a Site Manager in Scotland.
Overview
Salary
£39328 - £39373
Location
Scotland, UK - Remote
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Woodland Trust, the UK's largest woodland conservation charity, is passionate about the preservation and enhancement of woodland environments. With climate change and environmental issues at the forefront, the strategic goals of the Trust have never been more important. Join the Trust in their mission and be part of their exciting conservation efforts.
Role Summary
- Manage 7 sites across Perthshire, Fife, and Angus of varying sizes, with duties including planning and conducting woodland works, and supervising contractors.
- Ensure health and safety policies are complied with at all times.
- Develop work programmes, manage volunteers, and engage with communities and stakeholders to promote conservation efforts.
Role Requirements
- Professional experience in forestry, conservation, or land management with a record of leading complex projects.
- Knowledge in woodland ecology, health and safety management, and experience in Forestry Grant Scheme contracts.
- A full driving license as the role includes travel across Scotland.
Application Process Details
- The Trust encourages applications from all especially those under-represented in the sector.
- Contact the Trust for any required adjustments during the recruitment process.
- Applications may close early due to high demand, apply promptly.
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity, dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of woodland environments. We are currently seeking a Site Manager to oversee our sites in Scotland, ensuring they meet our high standards of conservation and management. This role is pivotal in helping us achieve our strategic goals and contribute to tackling environmental and climate issues.
The role: As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing approximately 7 sites across Perthshire, Fife, and Angus, ranging from small areas to 135 hectares. These sites are some of the Trust’s most visited and high-profile locations. Your duties will include planning and managing woodland works, supervising on-site contractors, conducting ecological monitoring, and ensuring compliance with our health and safety policies. You will also develop work programmes, manage volunteers, and engage with communities and stakeholders to promote our conservation efforts.
Job requirements: Candidates should have professional experience in forestry, conservation, or land management, with a strong track record of leading complex projects and managing high conservation value woodlands. You should be knowledgeable in woodland ecology, health and safety management, and have experience working with government agencies on Forestry Grant Scheme contracts. A full driving license is required as the role involves travel around Scotland.
Benefits: Joining our team means you’ll be part of an organization that cares deeply about its staff. We offer enhanced pension, life assurance, flexible and hybrid working options, generous annual leave, and several other benefits designed to support your professional development and personal wellbeing.
About Us: At the Woodland Trust, we aim to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. We engage and inspire people to support our cause through various conservation initiatives. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that all communities can benefit from our work.
Application details: We encourage applications from all, particularly those who identify as people of colour and/or disabled, as these groups are currently under-represented in our sector. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us. Apply soon as we may close the position early if we receive a high volume of applications.
