Woodland Project Officer - Yorkshire, United Kingdom - White Rose Forest
Description
Home based working across North and West Yorkshire.2-year fixed term contract for 36 hrs per week.
Would you like to work for the White Rose Forest, the community forest for North and West Yorkshire and a partnership that is making a real difference for the natural environment, communities and efforts to adapt to the impact of climate change here in Yorkshire?
The White Rose Forest team is looking to recruit 2 Project Officers to lead the White Rose Forest (WRF) Landscapes for Water tree planting programme and help landowners and WRF partners to identify, plan, design, fund and deliver a programme of new high-quality woodlands in our target river catchments in North and West Yorkshire, namely the Aire and SUNO Catchments.
You will demonstrate attention to detail, a track record of delivery and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including landowners, local authorities, charities and community groups.
Recognised technical expertise and experience in forestry and land management would be beneficial for these roles, as well as some knowledge of the regulatory environment that impacts woodland creation plans.
These new full time 2-year fixed term posts offer a high value career development opportunity with one of the country's leading community forest partnerships.
These roles also offer a competitive rate of pay, generous annual leave of 33 days inclusive of statutory bank holidays, and offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced and enthusiastic team who are passionate about the future of our trees and natural environment here in Yorkshire.
The roles will primarily be working from home and will require you to have your own transport to allow for travel across North and West Yorkshire.
The Community Forest Trust is recruiting for these roles on behalf of Kirklees Council, the accountable body for the White Rose Forest partnership.
Kirklees Council has the primary responsibility to identify, secure and manage strategic levels of funding for the White Rose Forest and provide the managerial structures and accounting support to create and deliver regional programmes of urban tree and woodland creation.
If you have any questions about the job role please contact Iwan Downey onJob Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Salary:
£33,820.00-£36,298.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
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