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Forest Plan, development of new forest plans and UKWAS management plans inhouse, implementation and delivery against set objectives.
This role will support the Lead Woodland and Countryside Advisor to manage the existing estate and deliver against business objectives and compliance.
Income generation, seek new grant opportunities and maximise income opportunities through commercial forestry operations to deliver cost effective land management. Grant compliance, existing and proposed woodland creation projects, monitoring and compliance with grant conditions.
Net Zero performance commitment. Actively contribute towards company net zero targets through development and registration of woodland creation projects to offset company emissions.
AMP 8 delivery, e.g. WINEP projects development and delivery of capital projects to report against performance commitments both within L&P and wider business. Net Zero PC develop projects and register carbon units to use for wider business benefits.
FSC certification, audit and compliance against UKWAS standards to retain accreditation.
YW own and manage 1,618.45 hectares of FSC certified woodland estate split across multiple sites within Yorkshire. The ongoing management of the mature woodland estate involves Forest Planning, execution of Statutory Plant Health Notices, (which have seen a significant uplift in recent years), Forestry contract management, forest infrastructure, tree inspections and enquiries, income generation, FSC certification including audits and compliance to UKWAS standards.
Partnership, develop and support partnership projects e.g Landscapes for Water seeking new partnership opportunities to help YW deliver against regional and national objectives such as Nature Recovery plans, National Forest objectives.
General specialist understanding of forestry, arboriculture, nature conservation, outdoor recreation and countryside related issues.
Awareness of health and safety systems relevant to practical countryside work e.g. risk assessments, Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) guides and lone working systems.
Stakeholder engagement, liaison, statutory body relationship management e.g. Forestry Commission, Natural England, White Rose Forest, Local Authorities.
Degree or equivalent in relevant subject (arboriculture or forestry related).
Compliance, statutory plant health notice, tree safety across woodland estate.
Five years plus practical experience in forestry or arboriculture countryside / environmental management.
Competent IT user with experience in MS Office suite of applications.
If you’re an experienced Countryside and or Forestry professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
Further NPTC qualifications.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future. However, you will be predominantly working home. Full driving licence essential with less than 6 points.
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience from £33,795 to £42,069.
Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
In AMP 7 the woodland estate generated over £1.1 million in timber income. Recent expansion of the woodland estate through large scale woodland creation has placed additional demands on the workload of the lead woodland and countryside advisor with a £1.2M grant income against multiple partnership projects.
Retail savings scheme.
Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).
Development opportunities in line with the Woodland and Countryside Advisor progression plan.
A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
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