Forestry and Biodiversity Assistant

Cheshire West and Chester; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization is seeking a qualified candidate to manage woodland creation and biodiversity in Chester, England. The role involves physically demanding work in outdoor environments, coordinating conservation activities, and developing forestry skills. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate practical ability and experience, along with a driving license. The position offers a 4-year contract with potential for extension based on funding.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering and managing woodland and biodiversity sites.
• Ability to undertake outdoor, physically challenging work.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver woodland creation and management.
• Monitor and coordinate contractor work.
• Help arrange and run practical conservation activities.

Skills

Practical forestry skills

Ability to work independently

Monitoring and coordination

Driving license

Education

Professional qualification in forestry

Tools

Power tools

Basic administrative tools

Job description

Work as a member of a team to develop and deliver woodland creation, management and conservation across Cheshire West and Chester.

We are seeking a candidate with a suitable professional qualification and experience in forestry to undertake practical work to help deliver and manage woodland and biodiversity sites across the borough. We are looking for someone with practical skills and the postholder will be expected to undertake a range of outdoor, physically challenging work across our sites, to monitor and co-ordinate contractor work, helping to arrange and run practical conservation activities for volunteers.

This provides a fantastic opportunity to practice and develop arboricultural and biodiversity knowledge and skills under the supervision of senior woodland and ecology habitat programme leads. Must be able to drive, work independently, use own initiative and able to undertake basic administrative and monitoring tasks.

Training may be provided to cover COSHH, use of power tools and other equipment necessary to carry out the role and fulfil health and safety requirements.

Funding has been secured for an initial 4 year contract and may be subject to extension depending on income, projects and grants in the future.

Please contact [e-mail] if you have more questions about this post.