Location: We are looking for a consultant based in (or able to relocate to) Surrey or Sussex. The workplace: The role will be largely remote with occasional working from our Dorney office (nr Windsor) and Hertford offices. Role responsibilities: Management of our clients woodland Woodland consultancy to our public, charitable and commercial clients Woodland surveys and condition reports Project development and managing woodland interventions Responding to client enquiries and undertaking initial site and remote client meetings in order to fully understand their brief and budgets Supporting the work of our consultancy division to advise clients on appropriate new or replacement tree planting schemes and the creation of new woodlands. To support our consultancy division to complete any other relevant documentation as required. To support, and lead where necessary, the delivery of other land management projects. Potential managerial responsibilities of your team Overseeing the production of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), review the risk register and check risk controls Present tenders and PQQs alongside the bid writing team to the Senior Management Team for verification prior to submission Advising clients for their budget allocations Assist with new areas of business such as new services or geographic location Core skills and requirements: A forestry degree or equivalent with a sound knowledge of lowland forestry. Experience in working with mostly ancient, broadleaf woodlands Excellent communication skills and report writing An understanding of state funded woodland grant schemes and an awareness of blended finance opportunities An awareness of mixed landscape grant schemes. A thorough understanding of UKFS, forestry H & S requirements and legal requirements Willingness to work towards the LANTRA professional tree inspection qualification An understanding of carbon capture, natural capital, woodland resilience and ongoing tree health issues would be useful. Benefits: We have 25 company benefits and perks which include: Long service awards Increase in annual leave days with length of service up to a maximum of 5 additional days. Employee discounts and cashback on every day health expenses Gift voucher scheme Company events and competitions Cycle to work scheme Supported training opportunities for CPD Refer a friend bonus scheme Company sick pay Flexible working