We are looking for an Assistant Woodland Manager to join our Woodland Management division in our Oxfordshire office. You will be welcomed into a friendly team of Woodland Managers with a wide breadth of experience and specialist interests.
There is ample opportunity for you to learn and develop your skills and experience by contributing to the team and supporting a highly varied and interesting client base. Working alongside the Woodland Management team, you will be helping to facilitate a successful forestry enterprise for our clients.
Key responsibilities:
- To quote and execute appropriate contract works as directed by Woodland Managers
- Helping to manage some of the finest lowland forestry estates in the country
- To assist in new business development
- Assessing, pricing, planning and executing forestry operations and management services, under the guidance of the forestry management team.
- Helping prepare woodland management plans, budgets and grant applications.
Successful candidates will:
- Have a passion for the protection and enhancement of our planet
- Demonstrate a keen interest and understanding in forestry management
- Have good problem-solving skills
- Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively as part of a team and build strong client relationships
- Have an ability to work independently, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative to achieve outstanding results
- Have a passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends and best practices
Desirable:
- A degree in forestry / land management or related field such as geography, ecology or conservation.
- Theoretical knowledge of silviculture
- Experience with GIS
Job-specific benefits:
- 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Membership fees to relevant professional bodies
- Online GP provision
- Access to subsidised holiday cabins
Click here to view our full benefits package.
A full, clean UK drivers licence is required for this role.
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
At Nicholsons, our commitment to delivering positive environmental change is woven into every aspect of our work, embodying our values of dedication, creativity, and passion for the planet. Click here to see how we are making a meaningful impact.
Skills Required
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Keen interest and understanding in forestry management
- Good problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and show initiative
- Degree in forestry, land management, geography, ecology, or conservation
- Theoretical knowledge of silviculture
- Experience with GIS
What We Do
Nicholsons is a family-run environmental consultancy and contracting firm that provides expert advice and end-to-end services for trees, woodland, and the natural environment. They specialize in fully integrated garden and woodland design, management, and contracting, offering a range of professional services from ecological surveys to landscape implementation.
