Forestry and Biodiversity Assistant

We are seeking a candidate with a suitable professional qualification and experience in forestry to undertake practical work to help deliver and manage 400ha of woodland and biodiversity sites across the borough. We are looking for someone with practical skills and the postholder will be expected to undertake a range of outdoor, physically challenging work across our sites, to monitor and co-ordinate contractor work, helping to arrange and run practical conservation activities for volunteers.

This provides a fantastic opportunity to practice and develop arboricultural and biodiversity knowledge and skills under the supervision of senior woodland and ecology habitat programme leads. Must be able to drive, work independently, use own initiative and able to undertake basic administrative and monitoring tasks.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

Training may be provided to cover COSHH, use of power tools and other equipment necessary to carry out the role and fulfil health and safety requirements.

Funding is for an initial 4 year contract and may be subject to extension depending on income, projects and grants in the future.

Please contact [email protected] if you have more questions about this post.