Assistant Forest Manager
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Assistant Forest Manager
Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Ltd
Location: Wolsingham, England
Closing Date: Friday 31 January 2025
About the Role
The Role... will involve all aspects of woodland management and new woodland creation. You will be required to assist/prepare and manage budgets; undertake report writing; produce client reports; attend client meetings; the preparation, negotiation and submission of Forest Plans and Grant Applications and other related permissions; cost control, operational planning; as well as site supervision and safety management.
As a key member of a high-performing team, operating in a competitive and commercial environment, you will be collaborating with stakeholders, demonstrating excellent communication and organisation skills, together with the ability to identify, analyse and solve technical problems. Experience of working with contractors, project management and managing health & safety are all highly desirable. The role offers a fast paced, varied and rewarding career based in our Wolsingham office in County Durham where you will be mentored by the senior team based there, with further back up provided from the regional office in Alnwick, North Northumberland.
Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body is desirable. Candidates must also have a current driving licence to perform the remit of the role.
Benefits Package
In return, [Employer hidden] offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, bonus scheme and the opportunity for equity participation. The company has a unique structure and is 80% owned by staff. Applicants also have excellent personal and career development opportunities open to them and will be part of a highly professional and motivated team. For more information on working with [Employer hidden] or for details of information gathered during our recruitment process, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Application Process
All applications should be made online through our applicant tracking system. Please note, as part of the application process, you will be required to upload your CV, cover letter and any relevant qualification certificates.
If you have any questions or queries relating to the job role or our application process, please contact the HR Team email: [contact hidden].
We are an equal opportunities employer
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