Site Manager- North Wales

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Site Manager - Wales. Our passionate and committed Site Managers are at the root of everything we do at the Woodland Trust. All our woods are open to the public and it is the Site Manager's responsibility to ensure the sites in their care are safe and welcoming. The Site Manager will manage the Woodland Trust's sites to high professional standards, in accordance with our conservation principles, management approach, policies and contracts, contributing to the Trust's strategic goals.

The Role:

• Lead the management of a diverse portfolio of high-profile woodland sites, ensuring they are managed sustainably and in line with UK Woodland Assurance Standard requirements.
• Develop and deliver long-term woodland management plans across a range of habitats, including ancient woodland restoration, biodiversity-rich sites, parkland and new woodland creation projects.
• Commission, manage and monitor contractors and specialist suppliers to deliver high-quality woodland management and conservation work.
• Carry out ecological and woodland condition assessments, using evidence and data to inform management decisions and future planning.
• Manage site safety and compliance, including risk assessments, tree safety inspections and the implementation of Woodland Trust health and safety standards.
• Initiate and deliver innovative projects, working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, funders and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for people and nature.
• Build strong relationships with local communities, volunteers, supporters and external organisations, promoting engagement with the Woodland Trust and its work.
• Plan, monitor and manage budgets, projects and funded programmes, ensuring resources are used effectively to deliver regional and organisational priorities.

This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the North Wales landscape and wider Wales region, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required. A company vehicle will be provided for this role.

The Candidate:

• Experience managing woodland, forestry, conservation or land-based sites, including areas of high environmental or conservation value.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex projects, managing competing priorities and coordinating multiple workstreams effectively.
• Experience procuring, managing and monitoring contractors, including tendering processes and quality assurance of delivered works.
• Knowledge of woodland health issues, including the management of tree pests, diseases and wider environmental risks.
• Experience undertaking tree safety inspections and managing health and safety compliance within public-facing outdoor environments.
• Strong financial management skills, with experience monitoring budgets, reporting on expenditure and ensuring value for money.
• Understanding of woodland certification standards, project management principles and best practice estate management.
• Relevant qualification in Forestry, Land Management or a related discipline (minimum HND Level 4), Professional Tree Inspection (or equivalent), and membership of a relevant professional body such as the ICF or CIEEM.
• A full UK driving licence, right to work and satisfactory pre-employment checks are required.

Benefits and Wellbeing:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible and hybrid working options (7am - 7pm)
• Generous annual leave - 25 Days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee assistance programme

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About Us:

The Woodland Trust is the UK's largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make a difference by protecting, restoring and creating woodland and getting more trees in the ground.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

To achieve our mission, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

Application information and advice:

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