Work With Us
At Raise: Cumbria Community Forest, we’re reimagining what woodland creation can be: more inclusive, more creative, and more connected to the ways people experience the world. We work with communities, landowners, artists, volunteers and partners across Cumbria to create and care for woodlands that support nature recovery and help people feel connected to place.
Working with Raise means contributing to long-term environmental change while being part of a small, collaborative team that values different perspectives, practical action and community relationships.
Opportunities at Raise
We offer a range of ways to get involved with our work, from paid roles and apprenticeships to volunteering and creative collaborations.
Job opportunities
We regularly recruit for roles connected to woodland creation, community engagement, forestry and project delivery. As a small organisation, opportunities vary throughout the year, but we encourage people to check back regularly for new vacancies.
Current opportunities will be listed below.
Apprenticeships
We support pathways into forestry and environmental work through apprenticeship opportunities and hands-on learning.
Our current Community Forester apprentice, Kathryn, is documenting her experience through our blog series, Growing in Forestry. The series explores learning new skills, working outdoors and building confidence in the sector.
Volunteering
Our Volunteer Community Forester programme offers regular opportunities to support woodland creation and care across Cumbria. Sessions are designed to be neuro-affirming, welcoming and practical, with activities including tree planting, maintenance and creative workshops.
Creative and freelance opportunities
We sometimes work with artists, creatives and freelancers on projects connected to woodland culture, interpretation, community engagement and inclusive environmental practice.
We are particularly interested in working with people who identify as neurodivergent, as we value different ways of thinking about nature restoration, creativity and access to green spaces.
Even when there are no current opportunities listed, we are always interested in hearing from people whose work aligns with our approach.
Current Opportunities
We’re looking for an Operations Manager to help lead and deliver forestry services across Raise: Cumbria Community Forest.
This role will lead woodland creation, management and monitoring projects across Cumbria, working with a range of funding programmes, partners and contractors. You’ll manage staff, schedules and resources, helping keep projects running smoothly from planning through to delivery.
Operations Manager (Forestry)
We’re looking for a Community Forester to help deliver woodland creation and management projects across Raise: Cumbria Community Forest.
This role will support the delivery of woodland creation and restoration projects with landowners, contractors, communities and volunteers across a range of sites. You’ll coordinate delivery on the ground, support contractor management and work directly on practical forestry activities as part of a small and growing team.
Community Forester (Woodland Creation/Management)
Don’t see the right opportunity?
If there are no current vacancies, you are still welcome to get in touch. We are a growing organisation and new opportunities arise throughout the year.
For general enquiries about working with Raise, contact: