Community Woodland Manager

Broadford & Strath Community Company is looking for a Community Woodland Manager to help manage and develop its community woodlands on the Isle of Skye.
The role would suit an experienced forestry or land management professional who enjoys working with local communities and wants to make a lasting contribution to woodland restoration and sustainable development.

The Role

Deliver the Woodland Management Plan in line with Scottish Forestry requirements.
Oversee woodland operations, including timber harvesting and contractor management.
Ensure necessary permissions and legal compliance.
Coordinate invasive species removal and peatland and wetland restoration.
Plan native woodland restocking and deer protection.
Work with the Community Tree Nursery Project Officer and volunteers.
Help develop a network of community woodland paths.
Recruit, train and manage volunteers.
Coordinate community involvement and the Community Liaison Group.
Develop learning and engagement opportunities.
Build relationships with landowners, businesses, community groups and funders.
Identify funding opportunities and prepare applications.
Explore future projects including wood fuel, commemorative trees and woodland crofts.
Manage budgets and project resources.
Maintain project records and funding documentation.
Prepare reports, grant claims and project evaluations.
Oversee health and safety, including risk assessments.
Prepare project publicity and community updates.

Working Pattern

Part time, averaging 22.5 hours per week.
Three year fixed term contract, with potential extension subject to funding.
Hybrid working between Broadford and home.
At least 60% of working time based at the Growers Hub office and woodland sites in Broadford.
Flexible working hours may be required, with time off in lieu.
A lower percentage of full time hours may be considered.

What We Are Looking For

Appropriate Forestry or Land Management qualifications.
Experience of woodland management planning and forestry operations.
Experience recruiting, leading and managing volunteers.
Project development and management experience.
Experience of budgeting, record keeping and financial administration.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Confident using standard office software and cloud based systems.
Full driving licence.
Enthusiasm for community led sustainable development.
Ability to motivate and inspire others.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physically able to undertake outdoor work in all weather conditions.
Experience preparing funding applications would be advantageous.
Outdoor work certifications, such as chainsaw qualifications, would be useful.
Experience working with timber or wood fuel would be beneficial.
Knowledge of native woodland restoration and community woodland management would be useful.
Experience using mapping software or undertaking community consultation would be advantageous.
First Aid or Outdoor First Aid certification would be useful.
Current tetanus vaccination is preferred.

What Is On Offer

£32,000 pro rata.
3% employer pension contribution.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Flexible working with time off in lieu.
Mileage allowance for authorised work journeys, excluding normal commuting.
Online computing facilities provided.
Opportunity to manage and develop approximately 31 hectares of community woodland.
Opportunity to lead nature restoration and community volunteering projects.
Potential contract extension subject to funding.

Click here for the Job Person Specification 

How To Apply

Apply through Highland Jobs

Please attach your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification.

If you require a lower working percentage than 0.6 FTE, please state this in your application.

Interviews are expected during the week commencing 2 November 2026.

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