Third Sector/Non-Profit

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Woodland Project Officer, United Utilities (Cumbria)

To support the Woodland Officer in the effective management, maintenance, conservation, protection and improvement of the Company’s trees and woodlands throughout the catchment team area, in order to protect water quality, provide amenity & enhance reputation and maximise sustainable profits.

Job Accountabilities

  • Contribute to the implementation of forest design and management plans for each estate, which should include regular inspection, monitoring and identification of infrastructure deficiencies and dangerous damaged or dead trees and maintenance plans in line with the UKWAS (United Kingdom Woodland Assurance Scheme) and maintenance of Forest Certification.
  • Represent United Utilities at meeting with Local Authorities, Utility companies, contractors etc ensuring that the Company’s interests are protected and the Company’s reputation is enhanced.
  • Carry out accurate surveying and mensuration of sites and crops prior to the letting of contracts and sales of produce, monitor works in progress and provide an accurate measurement of completed works to allow payment to be made to Contractors.
  • Direct and monitor Company employees, contractors, timber merchants and other persons working on trees and woodlands on the Company’s estates, ensuring that contract specifications are adhered to and the work is completed to an agreed standard
  • Ensure that any contractors employed by the Company on tree or woodland works, carry out work in a safe manner and to provide and receive risk assessment and method statements for all proposed works within the requirements of Health & Safety legislation and Company policy & procedures
  • Inspect and report on the condition of specific areas of woodland as directed by the Woodland Officer, including the condition of boundary fences and walls, drains and ditches, access roads, standing trees and damaged, dead or diseased trees
  • Identify and investigate and items of concern or proposals for improvement in connection with existing woodlands or new sites, and recommend solutions for discussion with the Woodland Manager to facilitate the continuing maintenance and improvement of the Company’s woodland asset
  • Inspect and report on the condition of trees and woodlands, identifying any future thinning, felling, maintenance work and recommended remedial actions for other UUNW departments, Tenants or external customers
  • Support the Woodland Officer in the day to day management of the Company’s woodland areas

Knowledge and Skills

  • HNC Forestry or equivalent qualification
  • Understanding of modern forestry strategy and practice including the England forest strategy
  • Understanding of health and safety in forestry
  • Significant experience in the woodland industry with a wide range of contract management and technical experience
  • Good Team-worker
  • Excellent planning and control skills
  • Contract management knowledge
  • Communications skills
  • IT skills
  • Good communicator

Additional Information
The Northern Catchments are very rugged and much of our woodland estate is on steep challenging terrain in high rainfall areas requiring tenacity and determination to access remote areas on foot, therefore a willingness and ability to work on very rugged and steep Lakeland terrain

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.

If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Scotland / the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For more information and to apply, Click here.

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Forester/Woodland Officer, Wildlife Trust (Pirbright, Surrey)

Surrey is the most wooded county in England and the Trust manages 1,500 hectares of woodland for conservation, biodiversity and timber production.

Educated to degree level (relevant qualification), with a passion for woodland and wildlife conservation, you will need to be enthusiastic, well organised with excellent communication skills. Extensive woodland management experience, including the management of forestry contractors, knowledge of current woodland management grants, regulatory compliance and surveying are essential.

A good working knowledge of GIS, mapping and data analysis will be helpful. Regular liaison with local stakeholders, neighbours and interested parties will be involved so the ability to explain and enthuse others about our plans will be a vital skill.

This role involves travel across Surrey, with an office base in either SWT HQ in Pirbright or with our Estate Team on Wisley Common. A full UK driving licence is necessary. .

For more details and to apply, click here:

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th April 2018 with interviews to be held the week beginning 8th May 2018

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Assistant Forester, The National Trust (Lake District)

Do you have a keen interest in woodland and tree maintenance? Would you prefer your office to be the great outdoors?

What it’s like to work here
Our North Lakes property in the Lake District is one of the most diverse, interesting and challenging properties in the whole of The National Trust. Millions of people visit the Lakes every year and one of our key challenges is how to connect more and better with these people, from all round the world, when they are here. We look after some of the most beautiful and iconic parts of the Lake District around Borrowdale and Buttermere.

We work within our national and regional strategy and vision and increasingly closely with our colleagues in the 5 other property units across the whole of the Lakes, to ensure a consistent quality experience for everyone who comes into contact with us.

What you’ll be doing
Working as part of a National Trust commercial forestry operations team, your role will assist in a range of practical tasks within tree and woodland management. You may assist with the supervision of volunteers. You will work effectively alongside our tenants and partners in local community in order to protect and enhance the Trust’s assets and reputation.

In this role, you will be using chainsaws on a day to day basis, working on trees ranging from 0.1 to 2 tonnes in weight, and working on steep slopes. The terrain of the Lake District woodlands can often mean carrying heavy loads over long distances such as fencing materials, and therefore you will require a chainsaw qualification and a good level of fitness to fulfil the needs of the role.

Who we’re looking for
To be successful in this role you’ll need to have;

  • Practical experience working in a woodland / countryside environment supported by appropriate level 2 qualification or equivalent
  • Understanding of woodland management and the practical operations it entails
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Knowledge of health and safety & compliance requirements
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

The package:

Looking after you

  • Health cash plan – from as little as £2.81 per month for you and your dependents
  • Pension contribution match up to 10%
  • EAP and proactive Health and Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership

Looking after your career

  • Grow your career through professional training courses across the Trust
  • Develop your skills with an internal secondment
  • Pay review linked to values and behaviours, commitment to progression
  • Income protection due to illness

Unique to Us

  • Work in some of the most beautiful, iconic and unique locations in the UK
  • Free entry to NT properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
  • 20% off in our retail and catering outlets
  • Discount up to 35% off a National Trust holiday cottage booking

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Remember to mention UKForestryJobs.com when you do!

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Forester, National Trust (Lake District)

Do you have a keen interest in woodland and tree maintenance? Would you prefer your office to be the great outdoors? Do you want to work in a beautiful location ? If so, this could the role for you.

What it’s like to work here

Our West Lakes property in the Lake District is one of the most diverse, interesting and challenging properties in the whole of The National Trust. Millions of people visit the Lakes every year and one of our key challenges is how to connect more and better with these people, from all round the world, when they are here.

We look after some of the most beautiful and iconic parts of the Lake District around Wasdale/Eskdale and the Duddon valleys. We work within our national and regional strategy and vision and increasingly closely with our colleagues in the 5 other property units across the whole of the Lakes, to ensure a consistent quality experience for everyone who comes into contact with us.

What you’ll be doing

Working as part of a National Trust commercial forestry operations team, your role will cover all aspects of tree and woodland management. You will help deliver the annual forestry work programme as well as any unplanned work. You may supervise a small team of volunteers. You will work effectively alongside our tenants and partners in the local community in order to protect and enhance the Trust’s assets and reputation.

In this role, you will be using chainsaws on a day to day basis, working on trees ranging from 0.1 to 2 tonnes in weight, and working on steep slopes. The terrain of the Lake District woodlands can often mean carrying heavy loads over long distances such as fencing materials, and therefore you will require a chainsaw qualification and a good level of fitness to fulfil the needs of the role.

Who we’re looking for

To be successful in this role you’ll need to have;

  • Practical experience working in a woodland / countryside environment supported by appropriate level 3 qualification or equivalent.
  • Hold a full UK driving licence.
  • Show a high level of skill in chainsaw operations.
  • Knowledge of timber extraction and timber market value.
  • Experience of working as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of health & safety compliance requirements and experience of producing risk assessments for day to day operations.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

The package: Looking after you

  • Health cash plan – from as little as £2.81 per month for you and your dependents
  • Pension contribution match up to 10%
  • EAP and proactive Health and Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership

Looking after your career

  • Grow your career through professional training courses across the Trust
  • Develop your skills with an internal secondment
  • Pay review linked to values and behaviours, commitment to progression
  • Income protection due to illness

Unique to Us

  • Work in some of the most beautiful, iconic and unique locations in the UK
  • Free entry to NT properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
  • 20% off in our retail and catering outlets
  • Discount up to 35% off a National Trust holiday cottage booking

Salary £18,731 per annum

12 months Fixed Term Contract

Apply here

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Remember to mention UKForestryJobs.com when applying.

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Estate Worker, Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum (Isle of Skye)

We currently have two full-time, permanent vacancies in our Estates & Gardens Team led by the Estates Manager. The post holder will work as a member of the team who maintain and develop our gardens, woodlands and larger estate, and help to maintain our buildings.

This is a varied and physically active role which requires someone with well-developed practical skills such as plumbing, joinery, gardening or woodland management, and a can-do attitude.

The work is mainly outdoors with occasional internal duties. The work will often bring you in to contact with our visitors, when you will act as an ambassador for our organisation, ensuring those visitors have a positive experience.

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Responsibilities and Duties

  • General garden and groundwork
  • Path and fencing maintenance
  • Forestry and amenity woodland management
  • Maintenance of plant, tools and equipment used on estate
  • Assisting with maintenance of buildings as required
  • Ensuring compliance with the health and safety policies and procedures

Qualifications and Skills

The successful applicants should have:

  • Experience of rural estate and/or garden maintenance
  • Experience of building maintenance
  • Knowledge and experience of the maintenance and operation of hand and power tools
  • Practical knowledge of Health & Safety processes and procedures; and the ability to work effectively within these processes
  • Experience of managing own time and prioritising work where necessary
  • UK full driving licence

The following would be an advantage but in-job training may be available:

  • First aid at work
  • Chainsaw certificate CS30 &31
  • Brush cutter certificate
  • Tractor driving certificate
  • Pesticide certificate

Benefits

We have a staff pension scheme. We provide staff uniforms, a generous staff discount in our café and shops and a personalised training programme to help you achieve your potential.

Salary: £19,190.00 /year

For an informal chat regarding the above vacancies please contact Chris Cartwright, Estates Manager on 01471 844305.

To apply for these posts, please email your CV and covering letter with references, stating why you fit the job criteria to office@armadalecastle.com

Please remember to mention UKForestryJobs.com when applying.