Trainee Forestry Administrator

Mere Plantations are a UK registered company, based in Chester, commercially reforesting degraded forestland located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Mere is one of the largest private tropical hardwood plantation developers in Africa, with over 20 years’ experience of reforestation and sustainable land management.

an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Mere’s UK Head Office, based within Chester Business Park, as a trainee forestry administrator.

Please note, this role requires a permanent right to live and work in the UK.

You will be supporting the day-to-day administrative operations of the teams in our Ghana office, management team and Directors within the UK. This role includes analysing and gaining a comprehensive understanding of forestry processes, including operations, data entry, liaising and coordinating internally and externally, managing client files and records, archiving and filing (digital and paper), providing sales administration support, taking on customer service responsibilities and any other duties required by the senior team.

You will receive on-the-job training in areas as diverse as finance, administration, environmental management, forestry operations, carbon crediting processes, timber, satellite monitoring and sales support.

• Excellent communication skills, confident speaking to clients and colleagues face-to-face, over the telephone and via email.
• Dynamic and flexible mindset, with a strong drive and work ethic.

• Flexible and proactive approach in managing multiple priorities.
• Possess strong IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Have a good knowledge of Office 365.
• Have exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Be able to demonstrate initiative for problem solving.

• UK Driving licence or proven means to commute to work (Chester, England).
• Be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Senior education qualifications (GCSEs or equivalent and above) or equivalent experience.

• Interest in forestry, the environment, the green economy, timber and biodiversity/social improvement.
• Strong desire to create impact as a part of a lean management team and drive commercial growth.
• Desire to learn and contribute to forest processes and business in Africa/the developing world.

You will receive a competitive annual salary (starting at £24,800 per annum), depending on level of qualifications and experience, and 26 days paid holiday as well as bank holidays. A range of company benefits such as free onsite parking and pension.

This position is office based only, with the option for flexibility in working hours.