This role is a key role in the South West which will work alongside our Site Managers for the Woodland Trust South West estate. The role will be responsible for implementing and supporting the planning, preparation and delivery of the harvesting and forestry operations focusing on the Rainforest work on Dartmoor but will include some harvesting and infrastructure projects across the South West region.
Actively plan, specify, tender, procure and supervise the implementation of contacts on the estate to the highest professional standard, ensuring full compliance with our FSC certification and following the Woodland Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedures.
You will conduct qualitative standards, mapping, timber mensuration, tree inspections, tree safety management and other data gathering to support the delivery of operations throughout the estates.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, local communities, partners and volunteers to discuss plans and projects to allow the opportunity for them to share their views.
You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to streamline procurement of services and increase efficiency through packaging works into multi-site and multi-year contracts.
Project manage a range of projects and programmes ensuring they are completed to a timely manner and to a budget. As well as initiate, develop and project manage new innovative projects within and across the woodlands in your care, working with external partner and a cross-departmental team of foresters, people engagement specialists, communications specialists and funders.
This role is known internally as "Contracts Manager" as shown in the Job Description
This role is based in Devon and will require the successful candidate to travel around the South West region.

Qualified to HND/degree level in forestry, land management or other related field.
Experience in managing forestry and land on sites of high conservation importance with experience in writing and reviewing harvesting plans.
Experience in carrying out inspections, managing tree safety and dealing with tree pests and diseases, such as Ash Dieback, and dealing with issues appropriately as they arise.
Understanding of planning consents, felling licenses, access agreements, EPS, EIA's and other species consents.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbally, being able to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders, local communities, corporate organisations, partners and volunteers to gains opinions on projects.
Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, contracts and contractors and deliver projects on time and to a budget. You'll have a positive approach and be able to prioritise, manage your own time and meet targets to tight deadlines.
Understanding of FSC certification, UKWAS, CDM regulations and practical issues faced when managing woodland.
This role does require regular travel around the South West region. A full driving licence is required. A company car is provided with this role.

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats., Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; 'Grow Together', 'Focus', 'Explore' and 'Make it Count' to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.
Enhanced Employer Pension
Life Assurance
Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
Generous Annual Leave
Enhanced Parental Pay
Employee Assistance Programme