Woodland Creation Officer - Ribble Rivers Trust

Scotlink; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental trust is seeking a passionate individual for a full-time role focused on woodland creation in Clitheroe. This position involves working within the Land Management team to develop new woodlands that enhance local ecosystems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in woodland project delivery, and experience engaging with various stakeholders is essential. A clear communicator, you will help achieve environmental and socio-economic benefits in the Ribble catchment area, contributing to a decade-long campaign aimed at improving the region's rivers.

Qualifications

• Experience in woodland creation and project delivery.
• Confident communicator with partners and volunteers.
• Knowledge of woodland ecology and conservation.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to create targeted woodlands.
• Engage with farmers and landowners.
• Supervise contractors for woodland projects.

Skills

Woodland project delivery

Clear communication

Engaging with landowners

Ecological knowledge

Job description

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. dependant 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 andsocio-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.

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