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Woodland Manager
Nicholsons
Northampton, GBR
Full-time
Manager · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Full Job Posting
Key responsibilities
- Conducting assessments, pricing, planning, and execution of forestry contracts.
- Developing comprehensive management plans for clients’ woodlands.
- Applying for and negotiating grant applications.
- Timber marketing.
- Providing clear instructions and briefings to contractors and staff for efficient operations.
- Conducting thorough health and safety audits on site to ensure compliance.
- Driving specific business development initiatives for the division, as required.
- Securing relevant permissions, such as felling licences and permits, for work activities.
- Collaborating with colleagues to offer expert advice on emerging opportunities for woodland owners, including agroforestry, carbon initiatives and Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF).
- Successful candidates will:
- Have a degree in forestry / land management or related field such as geography, ecology or conservation.
- Have a passion for the protection and enhancement of our planet.
- Demonstrate expertise in forestry management with at least two years relevant work experience.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively as part of a team and build strong client relationships.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative to achieve outstanding results.
- Proven experience in securing permissions and managing contracts, ensuring adherence to regulations.
- A passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends and best practices.
- Be chartered or working towards chartered status.
- Desirable:
- Theoretical knowledge of silviculture
- Experience with GIS
- Job-specific benefits:
- 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Membership fees to relevant professional bodies
- Online GP provision
- Access to subsidised holiday cabins
- Click here to view our full benefits package.
- This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
- At Nicholsons, our commitment to delivering positive environmental change is woven into every aspect of our work, embodying our values of dedication, creativity, and passion for the planet. Click here to see how we are making a meaningful impact.
Qualifications
- Experience with GIS
About Nicholsons
Agriculture & Farming200 employeesFounded 1979
UK employee-owned environmental consultancy and contractor serving landowners, developers and institutions with landscape, forestry and ecology services.
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