Landscape Stewardship Assistant: Woodlands & Field Work

FRIENDS OF THE LAKE DISTRICT; Kendal; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends of the Lake District is seeking a Landscape Management Assistant to help care for land holdings, with a focus on woodlands. The role involves day-to-day management and collaboration on landscape recovery across the charity.

This is a part-time post (28 hours per week) with a 23-month initial contract and the potential for extension subject to funding. The role requires field work across Cumbria and regular presence in Kendal.

Qualifications

• Assist with day-to-day management of land holdings, focusing on woodlands.
• Support landscape recovery activities across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of land holdings, with focus on woodlands.
• Support landscape recovery activities across the organisation.
• Work across Cumbria and maintain regular Kendal office presence.

Skills

Woodland management

Land management

Field work

Job description

Friends of the Lake District is seeking a Landscape Management Assistant to help care for land holdings, with a focus on woodlands. The role involves day-to-day management and collaboration on landscape recovery across the charity.

This is a part-time post (28 hours per week) with a 23-month initial contract and the potential for extension subject to funding. The role requires field work across Cumbria and regular presence in Kendal.