Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a key member of our forestry team supporting Forest Managers and Senior Forest Managers in our Brecon Office as a Forester.  

The Position

The successful candidates will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of forestry management. Responsibilities of the role include, but is not limited to:

-         Assist in overseeing the successful delivery of operational programmes to meet client objectives, compliant with health and safety, regulatory and environmental legislation

-         Assist in the coordination and programming of crops establishment and maintenance.

-         Maintain clear professional communication with clients, landowners and stakeholders

-         Conduct site surveys and assessments.

-         Prepare site maps and relevant documentation

-         Supervise on the ground operations

-         Assist in leading and managing contractors

-         Assist in preparing accurate annual reports and financial forecasts

-         Participate in the development of new business opportunities

Training and support will be provided to introduce the successful applicant to company systems and procedures. Further training is provided to allow the candidate to develop their role and specialisms within the business over time.

Qualification & Experience

-         Proven knowledge and experience of practical forestry

-         Proven commercial acumen and balanced understanding of upland and lowland silviculture, and the full range of operations from new planting and restoking to clearfelling

-         Relevant academic qualification (Forestry or other land- or science-based discipline)

-         Knowledge of the regulatory systems underpinned by the Forestry Act (1967) and Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) (both as amended)

-         Knowledge of the requirements of UKFS and UKWAS

-         Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body, or working towards is desirable

Skills

-         Diligent and professional approach to work

-         Motivation to deliver a high-quality service to clients

-         Analytical approach with attention to detail

-         Ability to work as part of a team

-         Good interpersonal and communication skills

-         Proficiency with IT systems, with experience of Office 365 suite and GIS

-         Clean, Full UK Drivers Licence

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Benefits

-         Competitive Salary

-         Company vehicle (business and private use)

-         Pension scheme

-         Annual leave plus bank holidays, entitlement increases with length of service

-         Continuous Professional Development

-         Cycle to work Scheme

To apply send your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@euroforest.co.uk quoting reference ES/F2503

Closing Date for applications is:  19^thApril 2025.

Start date will be as soon as possible after interviews(notice periods allowing).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Euroforest Silviculture is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.