Cheshire West & Chester Council seeks a Senior Woodland Advisor to lead strategic woodland creation across the Mersey Forest. Based in Warrington with hybrid working, the role supports climate action, biodiversity, and green infrastructure.  Responsibilities include project oversight, landowner engagement, budget management, and unlocking green finance such as Biodiversity Net Gain and carbon markets. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong forestry knowledge, and leadership experience. This is a chance to drive landscape-scale environmental change in one of the UK’s largest regeneration programmes.

For full details on the role and how to submit an application, please see The Mersey Forest – Senior Woodland Advisor (W3034)  Applications only through the Cheshire West & Chester Council website, please.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact; mail@merseyforest.org.uk, with Senior Woodland Advisor in the email header and we will arrange a call with you.

Closing date: 26 November 2025