Site Manager- North Wales

Woodland Trust; Wales; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Annual leave buy/sell scheme

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working

Job summary

The Woodland Trust is seeking a Site Manager for Wales to lead the stewardship of diverse woodland sites. You will develop long-term plans, manage contractors and ensure safety and environmental standards are met across sites in North Wales and the wider Wales region.

The role involves travel and occasional overnight stays. You will have demonstrable experience in woodland management, project leadership, and budget oversight, plus a UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience managing woodland, forestry, conservation or land-based sites.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex projects.
• Experience procuring, managing and monitoring contractors, including tendering processes.
• Knowledge of woodland health including pests and diseases.
• Experience undertaking tree safety inspections and safety compliance in public outdoor environments.
• Strong financial management, budgeting and reporting.
• Understanding of woodland certification standards and best practice estate management.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of high-profile woodland sites to sustainable standards.
• Develop and deliver long-term woodland management plans across habitats.
• Commission and monitor contractors to deliver high-quality conservation work.
• Carry out ecological and woodland condition assessments to inform decisions.
• Ensure site safety, risk assessments and health and safety standards.
• Initiate and deliver collaborative projects with partners and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with local communities, volunteers and organisations.
• Plan, monitor and manage budgets and funded programmes.
• Travel to sites across North Wales and wider Wales with occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Woodland management

Project leadership

Contractor management

Tree health knowledge

Health and safety compliance

Budget management

Woodland certification knowledge

UK driving licence

Education

Forestry / Land Management qualification

Professional Tree Inspection

ICF/CIEEM membership

Job description

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Reference: OCT20262898

Expiry date: 23:59, Sun, 22nd Nov 2026

Location: Homebased

Benefits: Company Car, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, annual leave buy and sell, Employee assistance scheme, Flexible working

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Site Manager - Wales. Our passionate and committed Site Managers are at the root of everything we do at the Woodland Trust. All our woods are open to the public and it is the Site Managers responsibility to ensure the sites in their care are safe and welcoming. The Site Manager will manage the Woodland Trust's sites to high professional standards, in accordance with our conservation principles, management approach, policies and contracts, contributing to the Trust's strategic goals.

The Role:

• Lead the management of a diverse portfolio of high-profile woodland sites, ensuring they are managed sustainably and in line with UK Woodland Assurance Standard requirements.


• Develop and deliver long-term woodland management plans across a range of habitats, including ancient woodland restoration, biodiversity-rich sites, parkland and new woodland creation projects.


• Commission, manage and monitor contractors and specialist suppliers to deliver high-quality woodland management and conservation work.


• Carry out ecological and woodland condition assessments, using evidence and data to inform management decisions and future planning.


• Manage site safety and compliance, including risk assessments, tree safety inspections and the implementation of Woodland Trust health and safety standards.


• Initiate and deliver innovative projects, working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, funders and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for people and nature.


• Build strong relationships with local communities, volunteers, supporters and external organisations, promoting engagement with the Woodland Trust and its work.


• Plan, monitor and manage budgets, projects and funded programmes, ensuring resources are used effectively to deliver regional and organisational priorities.


• This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the North Wales landscape and wider Wales region, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.


• A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that our Company Vehicle Policy is under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so eligibility criteria may change.

The Candidate:

• Experience managing woodland, forestry, conservation or land-based sites, including areas of high environmental or conservation value.


• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex projects, managing competing priorities and coordinating multiple workstreams effectively.


• Experience procuring, managing and monitoring contractors, including tendering processes and quality assurance of delivered works.


• Knowledge of woodland health issues, including the management of tree pests, diseases and wider environmental risks.


• Experience undertaking tree safety inspections and managing health and safety compliance within public-facing outdoor environments.


• Strong financial management skills, with experience monitoring budgets, reporting on expenditure and ensuring value for money.


• Understanding of woodland certification standards, project management principles and best practice estate management.


• Relevant qualification in Forestry, Land Management or a related discipline (minimum HND Level 4), Professional Tree Inspection (or equivalent), and membership of a relevant professional body such as the ICF or CIEEM. A full UK driving licence, right to work and satisfactory pre-employment checks are required.

Benefits and Wellbeing:

Joining our team means you'll be part of our fight for a greener, healthier planet for people and wildlife. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension


• Life Assurance


• Flexible and hybrid working options (7am - 7pm)


• Generous annual leave - 25 Days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)


• Buy and sell holiday scheme


• Enhanced parental pay


• Employee assistance programme

To support inclusivity and remove barriers for candidates, we publish all salaries upfront and proudly follow the We Show the Salary pledge. The salary listed is the set salary for this role, and we don't ask applicants to state their current pay or expectations. If you choose to apply, we'll take that as confirmation that the advertised salary meets your expectations.

About Us:

The Woodland Trust is the UK's largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make a difference by protecting, restoring and creating woodland and getting more trees in the ground.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

To achieve our mission, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

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