Assistant Forest Managers/Forest Managers X2

About English Woodlands Forestry

English Woodlands Forestry is one of South East England’s longest-established and leading forestry consultants.   We have a wide and prestigious range of clients from large mixed estates to small woodland owners and farmers.   Our small professional team offer our clients a quality and personal end-to-end service from woodland management plans and tree risk surveys through to arranging contractual work and timber harvesting/marketing.   We also specialise in woodland creation projects including planning, planting, establishment and carbon sales.

We strive to keep the health, biodiversity  and resilience of woodlands at the forefront of our activity and pride ourselves on exemplary health and safety records.

Our business is at an exciting time of growth and development as nationwide interest in forestry and tree planting increases.   We are looking to expand our team with the addition of two new Assistant Forest Managers or Forest Managers.  Both roles will be responsible for delivering quality woodland management services and being an integral part of our team.

The majority of the work will be based in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey but travel in the whole South East region will be required.

Work will be home based or at a central office in West Sussex and on site in the woodlands of the area. Company systems and weekly meetings are hosted online.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Forest Manager or Directors as required.  You will provide support to the Forest Managers on all areas of the business and will have or build overall responsibility for the woodland management on any estates in your portfolio.

To oversee (or support Forest Managers to oversee) the sub-contracted woodland management of any estates or one-off activities within the business portfolio.   This includes drawing up of budgets, quotes and invoices set up and supervision of operational work,  sign off of work, consultancy responsibilities, woodland management plans,  grant applications and communication with clients.

Person Specification

We have a flexible and inclusive approach to recruitment – recognising that your ability to fit with the team is as important as your skills and experience.   We are looking for candidates who are motivated and driven to provide quality work for the long-term benefit of our client’s woodlands.

Person specification for both roles are as follows.  Direct Forestry experience is not a pre-requisite for the Assistant Forest Manager Role.

• Good knowledge of UK Forestry Standard

• Practical and commercial understanding of forestry operations

• Knowledge of lowland forestry and its management

• Relevant academic qualifications (e.g. forestry or land management) (Desirable)

• GIS skills (desirable)

• Understanding of forestry grants and regulations (desirable)

• Ability to prepare budgets, estimates and produce reports (Forest Manager requirement)

• Full UK Driving licence and preparedness to travel.

Full job details and application.

Email Laura Henderson with any questions.