Durham Woodland Revival Forestry Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
13/09/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 26/09/2019 23:59
Salary:
Grade 10 £30,507 - £33,799
Employment Location:
County Hall, Durham
Further Information
An opportunity has arisen for a Durham Woodland Revival Forestry Officer until November 2023.
The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) has awarded Durham Woodland Revival £432,700 to bring together organisations from the forestry sector to develop woodland habitat networks through better managed forests, new planting and community involvement across a targeted area of 200 km2 in County Durham.
The post will be responsible for frontline woodland and forestry advice for this 4-year programme worth over £820,000 in total. It will involve engaging with woodland and land owners, agents and stakeholders to provide appropriate advice to unlock the potential of woodlands.
Applicants should hold a degree or equivalent/Higher Diploma in Forestry together with practical experience and understanding of forestry and woodland management. It is desirable that applicants have membership (or working towards) a relevant professional institute (eg Institute of Chartered Foresters).
Interviews are scheduled to be held week commencing 7 October 2019.
For further information regarding the post, please contact Sue Mullinger, Landscape Delivery Officer on 03000 267142 or via email at sue.mullinger@durham.gov.uk
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
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In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the HR Operations & Data Team on 03000 268153/264223 or email hrREAL@durham.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.