Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Forestry Supervisor to join the Forestry department on the Longleat Estate. The Forest is a 1294-hectare mixed silviculture plantation within the Cranbourne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and contains 210 hectares which are Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
This role involves supporting the Estate Manager and Forestry Consultant, together with the wider Forestry team, to deliver the long-term management plan for the forest. You will be responsible for the day to day supervision of traditional woodland operations, including planting, harvesting and other traditional landed estate husbandry tasks. Contractor coordination is a key aspect of this role, supporting the safe and timely delivery of woodland works as specified.
You will also support the delivery of the WD2 grant, and other higher tier grants and compliance matters for all forestry operations.
Key duties will include:
- Ensuring sufficient supply of round wood timber to meet the demand of the firewood business.
- Planning and producing schedules of Forestry works.
- Ensuring Health & Safety checks are completed and fully documented.
- Assisting with grant-related work, including ride-side management as requested.
- Work closely with the Firewood team to identify sale opportunities.
- Monitoring progress and quality of works instructed by the Forestry Consultant.
- Liaison through community outreach and local stakeholders, such as delivering educational talks to local schools on Forest visits.
- Working collaboratively alongside the Arboriculture, Wildlife & Conservation and Firewood teams.
About you
You’ll have:
- A Forestry degree or equivalent
- Silviculture and Woodland Management experience including: CCF, harvesting, planting and long-term forest planning
- Risk Assessment wand Safety Management Planning
- Good understanding of habitat management
- A full driving licence
- Strong interpersonal skills
Your contract
You will be employed on a permanent contract, working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.
A little about us
Longleat not only has a commercial Forestry and working Estate, but also Longleat Safari Park, as well as Cheddar Gorge & Caves being within the group. Joining the Forestry team, you will receive unique and attractive benefits that include:
- 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 31 days at 5 years’ service (pro-rata for short-term contracts).
- Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
- Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
- 50% off Longleat Membership for Friends and Family
- Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
- Discounts on VIP Experiences and Accommodation
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
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