Forester: Woodland Creation & Stewardship Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain

Straiton

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 38,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking an Operations Forester to join the Land Management Delivery Team in the South Region. The role centers on delivering forest establishment, maintenance, woodland creation and wider stewardship across an allocated area, and you will work with contractors, stakeholders and local communities.

A forestry qualification or significant transferable experience is essential, plus a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

Forestry-related qualification, or significant transferable experience in forestry, land management or environmental management.
Experience in forestry or related land management work.
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload and that of a team.
Ability to solve problems independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Deliver forest establishment and maintenance programmes.
Deliver woodland creation projects.
Deliver wider stewardship activities across the allocated area.
Work with colleagues, contractors, stakeholders and local communities to deliver forestry operations.
Help achieve Scotland's climate change, biodiversity and sustainable land management objectives.