Forester - Commercial Forestry Ops

This is a unique opportunity to work across the Northern Lake District, helping to look after our woodland portfolios. Our in house forestry teams carry out all aspects in woodland management as well as tree safety, boundary maintenance and challenges in dealing with threats from tree diseases.

As part of our North Lakes team you will be working across the properties of Borrowdale, Buttermere, Ennerdale & Ullswater. Work is varied in dealing with all aspects in woodland management. We have woodlands which are of international importance due to their habitats and locations. Maintaining and enhancing these habitats requires a careful and sensitive approach.

**Hours**:Full time 37.5 hours per week

**Contract**:Permanent

**Salary**:£22,500pa

**Interviews**:19th September

What it's like to work here:We are a small forestry team of 3, all with different skill sets, working closely together. We work in a supportive learning environment helping one another to make our forestry operations the best they can be. Joining as the fourth person you'll assist in working towards our annual work programme across the North Lakes. There are a variety of woodland tasks to deal with on a daily basis, from large thinning operations to storm damage to repairing woodland boundaries.

What you'll be doing:Tree disease is a real current threat to the UK trees and woods. Our forestry teams have been vital in responding to the spread across the Lake District in an effort to reduce the spread and impact. This role will require a skill set which can be applied across all aspects in forestry work. Tree felling is almost a daily task. Tree extraction is also a regular operation using a tractor & winch. Timber is moved with our tractor and timber trailer for sale to a variety of customers.

Woodland management work will involve thinning operations as part of our long term management objectives. This can be from a small site which can take a few weeks to the larger scale operations which can take several months.

The team also react to any emergency tree works such as storm damage. Repairing fences and walls, damaged by trees is also a requirement of the role

**Who we're looking forWe'd love to hear from you, if you**:

- have woodland management, with experience of establishing new woodlands
- have forestry operations and associated professional competencies
- are passionate and experienced enhancing woodlands for nature conservation
- enjoy working as part of a team
- enjoy using your own initiative and problem solving when needed.

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
- Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw)