Forestry Industry Placement Year - Hands-On Forester

Nicholsons; Bicester; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholsons is seeking a Forester for a 12-month industry placement from September 2027 to August 2028. You'll be based at our North Aston site (Oxfordshire) and gain hands-on experience across woodland creation, management and estate projects.

You'll work with experienced foresters, assist with surveys, data collection and operations, and develop practical and technical forestry skills while building a career rooted in nature.

Qualifications

• Student on a placement year studying Forestry, Arboriculture or related field.
• Passion for the natural environment.
• Practical, proactive and willing to learn.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with woodland creation and management projects
• Support forestry operations on estates and commercial woodlands
• Carry out surveys, inspections and data collection
• Work with experienced foresters and land managers
• Develop practical and technical forestry skills

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive

Willingness to learn

Education

Forestry or related field

Job description

Nicholsons is seeking a Forester for a 12-month industry placement from September 2027 to August 2028. You'll be based at our North Aston site (Oxfordshire) and gain hands-on experience across woodland creation, management and estate projects.

You'll work with experienced foresters, assist with surveys, data collection and operations, and develop practical and technical forestry skills while building a career rooted in nature.