Community Forester (Woodland Creation/Management)
Salary: £28,840 - £32,126 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Cumbria / Hybrid
Full-time, 36 hours per week
Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2028 (extension expected, subject to funding)
About the role
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.
You’ll also support the development of new woodland opportunities and help expand Raise’s support for landowners across Cumbria. We’re looking for someone with practical experience in forestry, woodland creation, conservation or a related outdoor or land-based field.
As a neurodivergent-led organisation, we value different ways of thinking and welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. What matters most is your ability to work collaboratively, communicate clearly and support high-quality delivery across sites and projects.
If you want to help deliver practical woodland and nature projects with communities across Cumbria, we’d love to hear from you.
About Raise
Raise: Cumbria Community Forest is a neurodivergent-led organisation working across 1,300 square miles of Cumbria. We work with landowners, communities and partners to create and care for woodlands that support biodiversity, climate action and people’s connection to nature. Our work combines practical forestry delivery with community engagement, skills development and long-term stewardship.
Working with us
This is a role that involves working across Cumbria, including regular visits to woodland and rural sites.
You will need to be comfortable working outdoors in a range of weather conditions and undertaking physically active work on uneven terrain.
The role includes practical forestry delivery, contractor coordination and community-based delivery activities.
A full UK driving licence is required.
You will regularly work with landowners, contractors, community partners and volunteers across a range of delivery environments.
What we offer
Hybrid working
25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
Enhanced pension scheme
In-house training opportunities
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who can:
support the delivery of woodland creation, management and restoration projects
coordinate contractors, partners and site activities
work with landowners, communities and volunteers
undertake site visits, assessments and practical delivery work
manage multiple priorities across a range of sites and projects
communicate clearly and build strong working relationships
maintain accurate project and site records
Experience in forestry, woodland creation, conservation, farming or similar outdoor sectors would be an advantage.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your full CV and a covering letter detailing your relevant skills and experience to our HR Team at HR@cf-trust.org
Download the full job description and person specification.
If you would like to discuss the role or our organisation further you are welcome to contact James Cobbold (Director) by email: info@raisecumbria.co.uk
Closing date: June 14th 2026
Interviews: June 22nd 2026
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking, and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices.