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Forestry

Forestry vacancies: working in commercial forestry and timber production, includes tree nursery.

 

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Evidence Officer (Social Impact) - The National Forest

Salary of £20,886 to £22,599 per annum (FTE £34,346 to £37,163)

Moira, DE12 (Hybrid Working Available)

This is a defining moment for the National Forest. With a renewed Vision, our purpose is clear: to harness the transformative power of forests in response to the climate crisis and societal challenge. Now, we are ready to build on this success, showing how forests can restore nature, connect communities, and drive enterprise for a positive future.

We are now looking for an Evidence Officer to join us on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week for a two-year fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension depending on funding.

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  • Closing Date: 29/04/2026
  • Location: Moira
  • Level: Main
  • Posted: 13/04/2026

OPM Nest Surveyors - Martin Townsend Independent Consultant Ecologist

£25 per hour inclusive of travel expenses.

OPM Nest Surveyors needed for work in the Guildford area in June and July 2026.

Must have good quality binoculars (8x42 or similar), a smartphone in order to record and supply nest location and description data digitally and own transport. Likely to suit candidates from the forestry, arboriculture and ecology sectors.

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  • Delete Date: 22/05/2026
  • Location: Guildford
  • Level: Main
  • Posted: 10/04/2026

ACT Forester - Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust

Do you have experience in forestry and woodland management? Are you confident in both project planning & delivery?

The ACT Forester is a new role, helping to grow our work at a landscape scale in areas including Knapdale and West Cowal, as well as at our Rainforest Hub in Lochgilphead.

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  • Closing Date: 20/04/2026
  • Location: Argyll & Bute
  • Level: Main
  • Posted: 08/04/2026

Woodland Adviser Wales - Dyfi to Dwyryd Treescape - Woodland Trust

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £35,593.50 - £38,593.50 Per Annum

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Woodland Adviser - Dyfi to Dwyryd (known internally as Outreach Adviser). The post will be part of the Dyfi to Dwyryd Treecape (D2D) programme team working with others to create landscape-scale change through protecting, restoring and creating a mosaic of diverse habitats with trees and woods at its heart. Established 5 years ago, the team works with a range of landowners and partners to deliver a variety of tree and woodland-related conservation actions including agroforestry, ancient tree protection and woodland management.

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  • Closing Date: 05/05/2026
  • Location: Homebased
  • Level: Management
  • Posted: 08/04/2026

Forester - Cowdray Estate

Salary: £32,000

Contract: Full-time

Location: Midhurst, West Sussex

Cowdray Estate is seeking a skilled and motivated Forester to join our dedicated Forestry team. You’ll play a key role in delivering a wide range of forest management and maintenance activities across more than 2,000 hectares of beautifully managed woodland.

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  • Closing Date: 30/04/2026
  • Location: Midhurst
  • Level: Main
  • Posted: 01/04/2026

Contracts Manager (Conservation) - Mourne Park - Woodland Trust

Salary: £33,593.00 Per Annum

Job Type: Fixed Term, Full Time, 3 years and 9 months

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Contracts Manager (Conservation) for our Mourne Park estate. They will undertake the successful delivery of The National Lottery Heritage Fund project, Mourne Park - 500 years of undiscovered natural heritage, to target and budget.

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  • Closing Date: 20/04/2026
  • Location: Mourne Park
  • Level: Management
  • Posted: 26/03/2026

(Senior) Forest Manager - Scottish Woodlands

Due to increasing activities and expanding work programme in our Banchory office, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic professional with a passion for Forestry. We are looking for someone who will complement our dynamic team and be able to contribute using their relevant skills and experience. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of forest and woodland management, woodland creation, estate management, liaison directly with a range of clients & stakeholders, preparation and management of budgets, delivering forest plans as well as supporting others within both the management and harvesting teams.

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  • Closing Date: 30/04/2026
  • Location: Banchory
  • Level: Management
  • Posted: 26/03/2026

Project Manager - Mourne Park - Woodland Trust

Job Type: Fixed Term, Full Time, 3 years and 9 months

Salary: £40,643.50 Per Annum

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Project Manager (Mourne Park) to undertake the successful delivery of The National Lottery Heritage Fund project, Mourne Park - 500 years of undiscovered natural heritage.

The role: Achieve the targets agreed with the Estate and Projects Manager, based on the programme of works, and provide monthly progress updates; Maintain full project management control and budget responsibility across the programme, ensuring all Heritage Fund/WTNI reporting and recording systems are kept up to date, work programmes are delivered on time, and confidentiality is always maintained.

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  • Closing Date: 20/04/2026
  • Location: Mourne Park
  • Level: Management
  • Posted: 25/03/2026

Forest Planner - Scottish Woodlands

Central / North Scotland

Shape the future of Scotland's Forests with Scottish Woodlands! We have an opportunity for a Senior Forest Planner to join our progressive forest planning team to undertake the assessment, design and production of Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) applications, with a focus on woodland creation and forest plans.

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  • Closing Date: 24/04/2026
  • Location: Central / North Scotland
  • Level: Main
  • Posted: 12/03/2026

Countryside Works Team Leader - EnviroCulture

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000

Hours: Full time, permanent

Location: Site based across Wales and beyond, with travel and occasional overnight stays

EnviroCulture is an environmental land management business based in West Wales, working across Wales and beyond. We deliver high quality, practical environmental work that protects habitats, improves landscapes and creates long term positive outcomes for both nature and people, including improving access to and connection with the natural environment.

As a Countryside Works Team Leader, you will work hands on alongside your team across a wide range of sites and projects.

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  • Delete Date: 20/04/2026
  • Location: SA44 4XN
  • Level: Management
  • Posted: 09/03/2026

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