Remote Site Manager – Woodland Conservation (NI)

The Woodland Trust; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Employer Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible and hybrid working options

Job summary

The Woodland Trust is seeking a Site Manager to lead the sustainable management of diverse woodland sites across Northern Ireland. The role requires developing long-term plans, managing operations, and coordinating contractors, volunteers and partners to deliver high-quality work while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work homebased with regular travel within Northern Ireland, supported by a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in forestry, conservation or land management with responsibility for woodlands and sites of high ecological value.
• Experience leading complex projects, managing budgets and delivering outcomes across multiple priorities.
• Strong contract and contractor management including procurement, tendering, contract administration and performance monitoring.
• Experience with deer management, tree health issues, pests, diseases and invasive non-native species for conservation.
• Confidence working with government bodies to secure grants and environmental approvals.
• Carrying out tree safety inspections and managing health and safety risks across sites.
• Effective leadership and stakeholder management across diverse audiences.
• Forestry/land management or environmental qualification (or equivalent) and driving licence; willingness to travel across the region.
• Willingness to undergo Enhanced Access NI check.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainable management of a diverse portfolio of woodland sites, including ancient woodlands and high biodiversity habitats.
• Develop and review long-term woodland management plans through site assessments and monitoring.
• Plan, procure and manage woodland operations, overseeing contractors, volunteers and partners.
• Ensure sites are safe, welcoming and compliant with health and safety through inspections and risk assessments.
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders to promote collaboration and education programs.
• Collaborate with forestry, conservation, communications and fundraising teams on regional projects.
• Manage budgets, grants and funding to support conservation and public engagement initiatives.
• Represent the organisation at events and site visits to inspire support for woodland conservation.

Skills

Forestry management

Budget management

Contract management

Health and safety

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence

Education

Forestry/Environmental qualification

Job description

The Woodland Trust is seeking a Site Manager to lead the sustainable management of diverse woodland sites across Northern Ireland. The role requires developing long-term plans, managing operations, and coordinating contractors, volunteers and partners to deliver high-quality work while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work homebased with regular travel within Northern Ireland, supported by a company vehicle.