Woodland Creation Officer
Ribble Rivers Trust
JOB TITLE: Woodland Creation Officer
PURPOSE: To work collaboratively to enable the creation of targeted woodlands that improve the Ribble catchment
LOCATION: Clitheroe
HOURS: Full-time | 37.5 hours per week
SALARY: £27,500 – £33,500p.a. dependent on experience
CONTRACT: 24 months (with possibility of extension, subject to funding)
In 2020 the Trust launched a decade long campaign, Lancashire Woodland Connect, to deliver 500 Ha. of new woodland by 2030 in targeted locations that will improve the rivers of the catchment, seeking to restore and improve ecosystem functions (including woodland networks) that will provide ecological and socio-economic benefits.
As such, the Trust is looking to recruit a competent, organised, and enthusiastic person with a passion for woodlands and rivers. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and talented team of 29, delivering a diverse portfolio of projects improving rivers in the Ribble Catchment. Specifically, the role will be working within the Land Management team to achieve the aims of the Lancashire Woodland Connect campaign and related projects. As such this person should have experience in woodland (including riparian) creation development and delivery, from approaching landowners, to supervising contractors.
The role requires a confident and clear communicator with experience in engaging and working with farmers, landowners, partners, contractors, and volunteers, as well as a proven track record in practical woodland project delivery. The successful candidate will have knowledge of woodland ecology, landscape-scale conservation, Natural Capital, and ecosystem services. It is desirable that the candidate has a good understanding of the Water Framework Directive and Catchment Management. Knowledge of agriculture and wider land management would also be beneficial.
The closing date for this role is the 28th January 2026. Interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 9 February. If shortlisted, you will be given a task to complete beforehand, which will form part of the interview. For selected candidates, there will be a second interview later in February.
About Ribble Rivers Trust
Ribble Rivers Trust is a UK based charity working to improve, protect and promote the River Ribble for both people and wildlife. We are based in Clitheroe, an ancient market town at the heart of the Ribble Valley, and work with the public and many organisations to deliver river improvements across the entire Ribble catchment.
Ribble Rivers Trust is a UK based charity working to improve, protect and promote the River Ribble for both people and wildlife. We are based in Clitheroe, an ancient market town at the heart of the Ribble Valley, and work with the public and many organisations to deliver river improvements across the entire Ribble catchment.
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