Trainee Forester - RFS Forestry Roots
Job Title: Trainee Forester via Royal Forestry Society (RFS)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out a range of forestry and woodland management duties, including tree felling, processing, planting, and maintenance
- Undertake tree and parkland maintenance using chainsaws, strimmers, and brush cutters
- Assist with conservation and habitat management across the Estate
- Support wider estate maintenance tasks, including work on residential, agricultural, and commercial areas
- Fencing: assisting the team with the erection of park post and rail fencing, stock and deer net.
- Assisting with pest control
- Assist with preparation of the park for events held throughout the year when required, including preparing the park for the Burghley Horse Trials
- Operate forestry and grounds maintenance machinery, including ATVs and other vehicles (dependent on experience)
- Reporting to the Head Forester
Skills and Experience:
- A genuine interest in forestry, woodland management, or arboriculture
- Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and alongside other trades
- An enthusiastic, positive attitude
- Full UK driving licence
Please be aware this job is part of the RFS Forestry Roots traineeship which is charitably funded and all applicants must fulfil the below eligibility criteria:
- Aged 18-30 years old
- Faced a barrier to education or employment
- Not currently gainfully employed, or working within the forestry or arboriculture sector
You will need to be available to start work between 1 August and 31 September 2026.
Early submission is encouraged as RFS reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Please apply through the Royal Forestry Society website here.
