Lead Forester

**Background information**

Coleg Glynllifon is a land-based campus with residential facilities, situated on the Glynllifon Estate near Caernarfon.

The Coleg Glynllifon Forest and Farm, extends to 300 hectares, and is a great environment for studying forestry, countryside management and land based studies.

The students and staff utilise the forested areas extensively for education purposes. The Forest comprises a mosaic of different plantations managed for Softwood and Hardwood timber production and other areas of high biodiversity value. The Forestry main yard is the hub and includes a Sawmill, equipment storage and Nursery resources with Firewood processing and Timber milling capacity.

Substantial training programmes are conducted for Coleg Glynllifon students and external commercial partners on site, these include Brushcutter, Chainsaw, Spraying and specialist Forestry equipment training. Coleg Glynllifon also hosts Knowledge Transfer events for Industry partners within the Forest and strives to innovate within the sector.

Recent Forestry investments include equipment such as a Forestry Mulcher, PTO Driven chipper and tree shear grab along with Battery powered Chainsaws.

The campus also has an animal studies and engineering centre and a state-of-the-art teaching block which provides contemporary facilities for classroom-based learning, IT rooms, a library & resource centre, a large lecture theatre, two purpose-built rooms for exotic animals and a veterinary nursing course.

**Job Purpose**

Ensuring the Forest runs efficiently and effectively to the highest safety standards to support the academic needs of Coleg Glynllifon through the use of industry standard best practice.

In this role, you will work closely with the forestry education team to assist in the planning and execution of a variety of interesting forestry projects that support Coleg Glynllifon learners.

As the lead forester, you will play a crucial role in supporting the management and implementation of forestry programs and initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have a passion for managing, conserving and protecting our natural resources.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,231.81-£55,690.31 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BD/228/24