Assistant Woodland Manager

Nicholsons; Bicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave (plus bank_h olid

Membership fees to relevant profes s s

Online GP provision

Subsidised holiday cabins

Job summary

Nicholsons in Oxfordshire is looking for an Assistant Woodland Manager to join our Woodland Management division. You will join a friendly team and support a diverse client base. This role offers learning opportunities, exposure to contracting, budgeting, and grant applications, with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour week.

A commitment to environmental stewardship and ongoing professional development is encouraged. This is a full-time role based in Oxfordshire.

Qualifications

• Passion for protection and enhancement of the planet.
• Interest and understanding in forestry management.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills enabling teamwork and client relationships.
• Ability to work independently with self-motivation and initiative.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Quote and execute contract works as directed by Woodland Managers.
• Help manage some of the finest lowland forestry estates.
• Assist in new business development.
• Assess, price, plan and execute forestry operations and management services under guidance.
• Help prepare woodland management plans, budgets and grant applications.

Skills

Forestry management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in forestry / land management

Geography or ecology related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Woodland Manager to join our Woodland Management division in our Oxfordshire office. You will be welcomed into a friendly team of Woodland Managers with a wide breadth of experience and specialist interests.

There is ample opportunity for you to learn and develop your skills and experience by contributing to the team and supporting a highly varied and interesting client base. Working alongside the Woodland Management team, you will be helping to facilitate a successful forestry enterprise for our clients.

Key responsibilities

• To quote and execute appropriate contract works as directed by Woodland Managers
• Helping to manage some of the finest lowland forestry estates in the country
• To assist in new business development
• Assessing, pricing, planning and executing forestry operations and management services, under the guidance of the forestry management team.
  
• Helping prepare woodland management plans, budgets and grant applications.

Successful candidates will

• Have a passion for the protection and enhancement of our planet
• Demonstrate a keen interest and understanding in forestry management
• Have good problem-solving skills
• Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively as part of a team and build strong client relationships
• Have an ability to work independently, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative to achieve outstanding results
  
• Have a passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends and best practices

Desirable

• A degree in forestry / land management or related field such as geography, ecology or conservation.
• Theoretical knowledge of silviculture
• Experience with GIS

Job-specific benefits

• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Membership fees to relevant professional bodies
• Online GP provision
• Access to subsidised holiday cabins

A full, clean UK drivers licence is required for this role.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

At Nicholsons, our commitment to delivering positive environmental change is woven into every aspect of our work, embodying our values of dedication, creativity, and passion for the planet.