DIO Forestry Graduate Scheme

You will work within a small team in the DIO Technical Services Environmental Management, Protection and Sustainability (EMPS) business area.

During your time as a Graduate Forester, you will: 

• Support Head Foresters with audit and assurance inspections, which will focus on health and safety, compliance with MOD policy and legislation forestry/arboricultural operations and industry partner contract delivery.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols and guidelines while working in outdoor and woodland environments.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable forestry practices and management plans.
• Assist in conducting field surveys and assessments to gather data on forest ecosystems, biodiversity, and habitat conservation.
• Assist in the preparation of long-term forest plans, reports, presentations, and other materials related to forestry and tree related projects.
• Collaborate with MoD staff and external partners to support wider engagement and knowledge about trees, woods and forests.
• Support Head Foresters with desktop and site inspections to identify possible woodland creation opportunities, collaborating closely with military representatives and the wider DIO team for each site.

Qualifications

You must have, or will achieve by September 2025, the following Qualifications/Essential Criteria:

An ICF accredited degree in one of the below subjects at 2:2 or above awarded within the last two years:

• BSc (Hons) Forestry
• BSc (Hons) Woodland Management with Conservation
• BSc (Hons) Conservation with Forestry
• BSc Forestry and Environmental Management
• BSc (Hons) Arboriculture and Urban Forestry
• BSc (Hons) in Forest Management
• BSc (Hons) Forest Management – Forestry
• BSc (Hons) Forest Management – Arboriculture and Urban Forestry
• MSc Environmental and Forest Management
• MSc Environmental Forestry
• MSc Forestry Management
• MSc Conservation and Forest Protection
• MSc Arboriculture and Urban Forestry

Mandatory Licenses

• A full, valid UK driver’s license.

You are encouraged to apply with your predicted grades. Evidence of the above qualifications will be required as part of your pre-employment checks before a formal offer can be made.

Please note, if you already have Professional Membership with ICF you are not eligible to apply for this position.

Please note, if your application does not include details of your qualification and grade obtained it will be removed from the application process and your application will be rejected.