The Woodland Trust is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Northern Ireland Operations team as an Assistant Estate Ranger. This is a key role that will involve developing and delivering practical conservation projects within Mourne Park, as well as assisting in data collection, community engagement, and volunteer management.

• Develop and deliver practical conservation projects within Mourne Park, including data collection and monitoring.
• Assist in community engagement and volunteer management, including training and practical tasks.
• Manage site operations to budgets and timescales, including supervising volunteers and ensuring Health and Safety.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and contractors.
• Raise the profile of Mourne Park and engage with visitors to enhance their experience of ancient woodlands and natural green spaces.

• Experience working in land management, preferably in forestry or woodland conservation.
• Experience leading delivery of practical conservation projects and supervising volunteers.
• Knowledge of wildlife legislation and ability to manage site operations to budgets and timescales.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills, with a proactive 'can-do' attitude.
• A full driving licence and ability to travel across a wide area.

• Enhanced Employer Pension and Life Assurance.
• Flexible and Hybrid Working Options.
• Generous Annual Leave and Enhanced Parental Pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

The Woodland Trust is a leading woodland conservation charity dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. We empower our staff to make an impact every day, and we want you to be able to role model our values: 'Grow Together', 'Focus', 'Explore', and 'Make it Count'.