Woodland & Countryside Advisor

Woodland & Countryside Advisor

Yorkshire Water, a Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

• Competitive salary, depending on experience from £33,795 to £42,069
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1,000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Woodland and Countryside Advisor progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more

This role will initially be based in Bradford but will move to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026; you will be based there in the future. However, you will be predominantly working from home.

Full driving licence essential with less than 6 points.

Permanent. 37 hours per week Monday to Friday.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water today, tomorrow, 24/7, 365 days a year.

The role will support the Lead Woodland and Countryside Advisor to manage the existing estate and deliver against business objectives and compliance.

What skills, experience & qualifications you will need;

• Compliance, statutory plant health notice, tree safety across woodland estate
• FSC certification, audit and compliance against UKWAS standards to retain accreditation
• Forest Plan, development of new forest plans and UKWAS management plans in house, implementation and delivery against set objectives
• Stakeholder engagement, liaison, statutory body relationship management (e.g. Forestry Commission, Natural England, White Rose Forest, Local Authorities)
• AMP 8 delivery, e.g. WINEP projects delivery and capital project reporting against performance commitments within L&P and wider business;
  Net Zero PC develop projects and register carbon units to use for wider business benefits
• Partnership development and support partnership projects (e.g. Landscapes for Water, new partnership opportunities to help Yorkshire Water deliver against regional and national objectives such as Nature Recovery plans, National Forest objectives)
• Income generation, seek new grant opportunities and maximise income opportunities through commercial forestry operations to deliver cost‑effective land management; grant compliance, existing and proposed woodland creation projects, monitoring and compliance with grant conditions
• Net Zero performance commitment. Actively contribute towards company net zero targets through development and registration of woodland creation projects to offset company emissions
• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject (arboriculture or forestry related)
• Five years plus practical experience in forestry or arboriculture countryside / environmental management
• General specialist understanding of forestry, arboriculture, nature conservation, outdoor recreation and countryside related issues
• Awareness of health and safety systems relevant to practical countryside work (e.g. risk assessments, Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA) guides and lone working systems)
• Competent IT user with experience in MS Office suite of applications
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team

Additional or NPTC qualifications would be beneficial.

End of January 2026.

To be announced shortly.

If you are an experienced Countryside and/or Forestry professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third‑Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go…