Resident Head Forester

Location

Baronscourt Estate, County Tyrone (on-site residence required; suitable accommodation provided as part of the overall package)

Reporting To

Estate Manager

About Baronscourt Estate

Baronscourt Estate is a private 2,225 ha Estate located near Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone. It is widely recognised for its progressive approach to land management and heritage conservation, particularly its long-standing commitment to sustainable forestry.

The Estates forest resource extends to approximately 1,400ha and is managed in accordance with the principles of Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF). As an early adopter of CCF (since 2001), Baronscourt is recognised as a leading practitioner of CCF in Ireland.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Resident Head Forester, with on-site accommodation provided, to lead the sustainable management of the Estates woodland resource.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with responsibility for forestry operations, contractor management, compliance, and strategic woodland development.

Key aspects of the role include:

Continuing to restructure the Estates woodlands in accordance with CCF

Maintaining and updating the established Whole Forest Inventory

Playing a key role in the Estates progressive and nationally recognised approach to deer management

Ensuring compliance with the Estates Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification

Oversee the operation of the Estates woodfuel operations

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About The Role

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Accommodation: Suitable Estate accommodation provided (on-site residence requited)

Vehicle: Estate vehicle provided for work duties

Pension: Employer pension scheme

Health Insurance: Private health insurance

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Other Benefits: Training support, professional membership fees, and access to Estate amenities (where applicable)

Baronscourt Estate is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Baronscourt Estates reserves the right to enhance criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.

Required Criteria

• Degree in Forestry, Forest Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF), or working towards
• Strong experience in woodland management (estate or commercial)
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience managing contractors and forestry operations
• Proven experience in Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) system
• Experience with GIS/mapping software (QGIS, ArcGIS, or similar)

Desired Criteria

• Experience in deer management
• Deer Stalking Certification Level 1
• Experience working in a private Estate environment
• Knowledge of grant schemes and regulatory processes

Skills Needed

Salary

Not disclosed

Benefits:
Vacation, Paid time off Retirement plan and/or pension Flexible schedule Competitive salary

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