Woodland Advisor – Trees on Tees Community Forest

Are you passionate about woodland creation and environmental sustainability? The Tees Valley Combined Authority is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Woodland Advisor to join our ambitious Trees on Tees programme. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of our Community Forest initiative, helping to shape the future of the Tees Valley by driving forward our tree planting and woodland creation efforts. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Project Implementation: Guide partners and landowners through every stage of woodland
  creation, from initial contact to design, planning, funding applications, and long-term
  management, ensuring all projects meet UK Forestry Standards. 
• Partner Engagement: Work closely with a range of stakeholders, including private and public
  sector landowners, schools, groups, and individuals, to develop and implement tree planting
  schemes of varying sizes. 
• Technical Support: Utilize GIS mapping and other tools to identify suitable sites, ensure
  compliance with environmental regulations, and manage grant schemes and site developments. 
•  Resource Coordination: Plan, estimate costs, and oversee the development, establishment,
  and management of tree planting initiatives across multiple sites. 
•  Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with best practices in tree planting and woodland
  management, and apply this knowledge to ensure the success of the programme.

About Trees on Tees

Trees on Tees is an exciting new programme stemming from the Tees Valley Mayor’s ambitious plan to plant one million trees and increase woodland creation in Tees Valley. Trees on Trees is part of England’s Community Forests, a national network which works with local communities and landowners to plant trees across England to improve the natural environment, protect communities from flooding and improve access to green spaces in urban areas

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make a real difference in the Tees Valley. You will be at the forefront of a transformative initiative, working with passionate professionals and partners to create a lasting environmental legacy.

The successful candidate will have: 

• Experience: A strong background in woodland creation, forestry, or environmental
  management, with hands-on experience in project implementation. 
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in GIS mapping, an understanding of environmental
  regulations, and experience in managing tree planting projects. 
• Communication Skills: Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders, providing expert
  advice and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.