Farm & Tree Advisor

Avon / Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust with Western Forest

Salary: £29-32,000

Full time

2 years fixed term

Please complete the application form

DEADLINE: Sunday 22 March at 23.59

We are recruiting for two roles, one in Avon and one in Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. The job description and person specification (available here) are the same for each role. You can elect a preference for one or either Wildlife Trust in your application form.

Help Create the Western Forest

The Western Forest is a bold new initiative forming part of England’s National Forest Network - connecting landscapes across Avon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. Together with a wide network of partners, we’re working to restore nature, improve wellbeing and generate green growth.

As a Farm & Tree Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in planning and delivering woodland creation, supporting our ambition to establish 2,500 hectares of new woodland by 2030. You’ll be working directly with farmers and landowners to bring tree-planting projects to life - ensuring the right trees are planted in the right places, supported by the right grants and funding.

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team in Avon or Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, supported by the Western Forest team expertise and embedded in a region-wide nature recovery network.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as an on-the-ground representative of Avon / Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and the Western Forest
• Identifying new tree and woodland creation opportunities with existing and new farmer and landowner contacts
• Building and developing strong, trusted relationships with farmers and landowners in your area
• Delivering a one-stop shop advisory service for tree planting, including site visits, planting design support and grant guidance
• Producing tree creation plans that deliver benefits to the farming system and wider land use
• Managing multiple landowner projects simultaneously - mapping, costing, planning and reporting
• Preparing grant applications and navigating regulatory requirements
• Working collaboratively with forestry agents, farmers, partners, and other environmental NGOs

About You

We're looking for someone who combines farm and tree expertise with strong project management and communication and engagement skills. You’ll thrive when working with people to deliver meaningful change on the ground that works for them and the environment.

Any questions or if you’d like to have an informal discussion before applying, please email Jack McCrickard, Woodland and Nature Recovery Manager at info@westernforest.org.uk

Intended interviews during week commencing 30 March 2026