Assistant Forest Manager / Forest Manager x2

English Woodlands Forestry – 2 Vacancies
Assistant Forest Manager/Forest Manager (Full time)
Based in West Sussex/East Sussex

English Woodlands Forestry is one of South East England’s longest-established and leading
forestry consultants. We have a wide and prestigious range of clients from large mixed estates to small woodland owners and farmers. Our small professional team offer our clients a quality and
personal end-to-end service from woodland management plans and tree risk surveys through to arranging contractual work and timber harvesting/marketing. We also specialise in woodland creation projects including planning, planting, establishment and carbon sales.

We strive to keep the health, biodiversity and resilience of woodlands at the forefront of our
activity and pride ourselves on exemplary health and safety records. See our website for more
information about our team and work.

Our business is at an exciting time of growth and development as nationwide interest in
forestry and tree planting increases. We are looking to expand our team with the addition of two Assistant Forest Managers or Forest Managers. Both roles will be responsible for delivering quality
woodland management services and being an integral part of our team.

The majority of the work will be based in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey but travel in the whole South East region will be required.

Work will be home based or at a central office in West Sussex and on site in the woodlands of
the area. Company systems and weekly meetings are hosted online.

Salary – commensurate with experience

Assistant Forest Manager/Forest Manager: £25-32K

(Experience of the candidate will dictate starting salary and employment level with progression
to Forest Manager/Senior Forest Manager possible over time).

Person specification

We have a flexible and inclusive approach to recruitment – recognising that your ability to fit
with the team is as important as your skills and experience. We are looking for candidates who are motivated and driven to provide quality work for the long-term benefit of our client’s
woodlands.

Person specification for both roles are as follows. Direct Forestry experience is not a
pre-requisite for the Assistant Forest Manager Role.

• Good knowledge of UK Forestry Standard
• Practical and commercial understanding of forestry operations
• Knowledge of lowland forestry and its management
• Relevant academic qualifications (e.g. forestry or land management) (Desirable)
• GIS skills (desirable)
• Understanding of forestry grants and regulations (desirable)
• Ability to prepare budgets, estimates and produce reports (Forest Manager requirement)
• Full UK Driving licence and preparedness to travel.

Benefits

English Woodlands Forestry has a policy of career development for their employees that is
tailored to individual skills and abilities. There is potential to develop individual client
relationships within the business portfolio and all work is undertaken in an inclusive and supportive team
environment.

Benefits include

• Company Pension
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Company Bonus (beyond one year’s continual employment)
• Company uniform – including boot allowance
• Mileage paid at standard HMRC rate
• Funded training and development tailored to your role and existing skills

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and covering note explaining your suitability for the role to Laura Henderson: [email protected]

Closing date end April 2024.