Woodland Creation Officer

Ribble Rivers Trust (RRT) is a local charity set up to conserve the Ribble Catchment, particularly its rivers and streams. The Trust works at catchment and project scales by delivering a range of activities to improve the condition, management, and awareness of the Ribble Catchment. 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, dynamic, and enthusiastic person with a passion for woodlands and rivers. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and talented team of 28 delivering a diverse portfolio of projects improving rivers in the Ribble Catchment. Specifically, the role will be working within the Land Management and Conservation Team, supporting the Senior Woodland Officer in achieving the aims of the Lancashire Woodland Connect campaign. 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.

Please note that the closing date for this position is the 12th July 2024 with interviews in the week commencing 22nd July 2024.