Forester

About the Job at Cowdray Estate

Cowdray Estate is seeking a skilled and motivated Forester to join our dedicated Forestry team. You’ll play a key role in delivering a wide range of forest management and maintenance activities across more than 2,000 hectares of beautifully managed woodland.

As a Forester, you’ll be involved in the day to day delivery of high quality forestry operations, including:

• Timber harvesting
• Pesticide applications
• Establishing and maintaining young plantations
• Conservation and habitat management projects
• Operating forestry vehicles, machinery, and equipment

You’ll need to be adaptable, safety conscious, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team — in all weather conditions.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working in forestry
• Possess a good understanding of practical forestry operations
• Full, valid driving licence
• Chainsaw: cross cutting & maintenance

Desirable Skills 

• PA1 & PA6 pesticide application
• Small tree felling (up to 380mm)
• Safe use of a manually fed chipper
• First Aid +F
• Brushcutter / clearing saw operations
• Tractor driving experience

Why join Cowdray Estate

You’ll be part of a respected estate with a long standing commitment to sustainable woodland management, conservation, and environmental stewardship. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a varied, rewarding outdoor role within a supportive team. We offer excellent training opportunities to develop core skills and qualifications to grow within this role.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• 23 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Salary £27,000

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter and CV to Nina Williams by the closing date of 30th September 2026