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
FOR A FULL LIST OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIES PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
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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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
FOR A FULL LIST OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIES PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
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
WHJS1_NI
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