Community Woodland and Rewilding Officer

3 weeks ago


Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Council Full time

**Community Woodland and Rewilding Officer - Ref: EE00923**
- **Salary G7: £29,439 - £33,820 per annum**

**Contract: Fixed Term to April 2025**

Are you passionate about preserving and enhancing green spaces and urban forests? Do you have excellent communication and networking skills to engage with local landowners, farmers, and community organisations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Walsall Council as a Community Woodland and Rewilding Officer.

Walsall is a vibrant town with a wealth of green spaces and diverse urban forests. As the Community Woodland and Rewilding Officer, your main focus will be to work collaboratively with local landowners, farmers, and community organizations to identify suitable locations for tree planting and rewilding initiatives. By creating new woodlands and restoring natural habitats, you will play a vital role in enriching our local environment and creating a greener, more sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with local landowners, farmers, and community organisations to identify potential sites for tree planting and rewilding projects.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, providing guidance and support throughout the project.
- Conduct site assessments to determine the suitability of locations for woodland creation and habitat restoration.
- Engage and educate the local community about the benefits of woodland creation and rewilding, promoting volunteer participation and community involvement.
- Collaborate with other departments within the council and external partners to secure funding and resources for projects.

**Requirements**:

- A strong passion for environmental conservation, woodlands, and rewilding.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in project management, preferably in the field of environmental conservation or land management.
- Knowledge of woodland creation techniques, habitat restoration, and biodiversity conservation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the local environment and community. Join Walsall Council as our Community Woodland and Rewilding Officer and contribute to the creation of thriving woodlands and sustainable habitats.

**Next Steps**

**Closing date: 19th June 2023**

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.
- **Join Walsall Council, an authority that is proud of our past, our present and for our future.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £29,439.00-£33,820.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/06/2023
Reference ID: EE00923



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