Forest jobs in United Kingdom

The Company

Our client is a respected, nationwide consultancy specialising in land, property, and environmental services. With decades of expertise and a strong presence across the UK, they provide high level forestry and arboricultural advice to a diverse range of clients, from private landowners and estates to institutions and large corporates. The company fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous development in a multidisciplinary setting.

The Team

You will be joining a growing Forestry and Arboriculture team based in the South/Central region, working from a well established office in Oxford. The current team consists of 11 consultants and an administrator, all passionate about sustainable land management and arboricultural excellence.

This team delivers a wide range of services including arboricultural consultancy, woodland and forest management, new woodland creation, timber harvesting, and forest valuation. Collaboration is central to how they work, both within the team and with the wider business.

What You Will Be Doing

This role is primarily focused on arboricultural consultancy. You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out tree condition and safety surveys
• Developing tree risk management plans and zoning strategies
• Undertaking BS5837 surveys related to development planning
• Advising on amenity tree care and overseeing remedial work
• Managing and monitoring contractors delivering arboricultural services
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Developing new business opportunities and service lines (e.g., GIS mapping)
• Collaborating with colleagues in other disciplines to deliver integrated services
• Supporting junior team members through coaching, training, and mentoring
• Taking ownership of budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, WIP, and P&L within your remit

What You Need

You will be a technically competent and commercially minded consultant with:

• At least 4 years of experience in arboricultural consultancy
• A Level 5 qualification (or higher) in a relevant subject - or equivalent experience
• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection qualification (or similar)
• Professional membership with the Arboricultural Association and/or the Institute of Chartered Foresters
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• The ability to manage client relationships, projects, and financial performance
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region

Benefits

• Car allowance
• 25-30 days of annual leave (depending on seniority)
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Access to a virtual GP
• Enhanced parental leave and global mobility opportunities
• A range of discounts and rewards through an employee benefits platform
• Structured professional development with clear career pathways
• Comprehensive training and mentoring support

How to Apply

If you are looking for the opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow within a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative environment this could be the role for you. Get in touch on the below details and we can have a conversation.

Rachel Richardson - 01780 480530 / 07701 387732
Rachel@morepeople.co.uk
Or connect with me on LinkedIn

No need for a polished CV, just send over what you have and we can take it from there.