Estate Ranger - South Assynt Collaboration

The Woodland Trust is looking for an Estate Ranger in our Scotland team to work closely with the Landscape Partnership Manager and colleagues across the organisation, to help realise the vision for the South Assynt Collaboration Project - an ecological regeneration initiative to create a thriving and robust mosaic of native woodland and open habitats that improves the environment and create a healthier, more resilient home for wildlife and people. 

The Role: 

• This is an exciting opportunity as we are looking for an Estate Ranger to support the Landscape Partnership Manager on the planning and delivery of the work programme, including woodland creation, protection, restoration and management. There will be a strong focus on ecological monitoring to ensure habitats across the Assynt Foundation estates are being protected and enhanced. A core responsibility will be to inform, engage and involve all key stakeholders, and the local community, in delivery of the project.
• Supervise contractors and manage contracts to ensure all aspects of woodland creation, protection and restoration are planned and delivered safely and effectively.
• Undertake wildlife and habitat monitoring on the Assynt Foundation estates to ensure the impact of our management can be measured.
• Build relationships with local communities and other stakeholders to encourage their involvement in project activities and tasks, such as tree planting, monitoring, and information sharing to help deliver the project and maximise community benefit.
• This role is based in Northwest Scotland and will require the successful candidate to undertake travel to site, and potentially to other parts of Scotland or the UK.
• We are also happy to offer this as a job share opportunity. Please specify your preference in your application.
• A company vehicle will be provided to enable the post-holder to carry out their duties. Because of the nature of this role, this will be a double-cab pick-up 4x4 vehicle. HMRC are changing the way that individuals who have private use of these vehicles are taxed from 5 April 2025 ** EIM23151 - Car benefit: double cab pickups 6 April 2025 onwards - HMRC internal manual - GOV.UK **. It is likely that this vehicle will be provided to you for business use only, however, the Trust will discuss the vehicle and your individual circumstances as part of the recruitment process.

The Candidate: 

• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count. More details on our values can be found in the attached Job Description.
• Educated to HND / degree level or similar in conservation, forestry, land management, or equivalent experience.
• This is a key role in our Scotland team and for candidates to stand out, we are looking for experience in supervising site management contracts and contractors and managing health and safety on site.
• Previous experience and knowledge in wildlife and habitat conservation, including undertaking wildlife and habitat monitoring and surveys.
• Motivated, and able to work safely in remote areas, often unsupervised.
• Confident in building and developing partnerships with external and internal stakeholders and able to influence different audiences including communities and volunteers.
• You will have a full clean UK driving licence.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.

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.

Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for CVs at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.  

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete. 

1st Interviews to be held in person in Lochinver on Monday 18th August.  

For queries relating to this new opportunity please email [email protected].