Landmarc’s core mission is to provide the Armed Forces with support services on the Defence Training Estate and has done for over 20 years. Creating a sense of purpose and pride in their work.We manage almost 1% of the UK land area with over 70,000 hectares of nature conservation sites, 20,000 ha of forestry and woodland, 811 Scheduled Monuments, and extensive historic landscapes.Landmarc is considered a great place to work due to its focus on employee well-being, a supportive culture, competitive benefits, and a mission-driven environment that’s supports the Armed Forces. Employing over 1300 staff across the United Kingdom.Landmarc is currently looking for a student that is looking for a sandwich year placement, as part of their degree. This role covers harvesting, planting, site management, and the full process from site assessments to health & safety and supervision. The successful placement holder will have opportunities to focus on supporting one of the regional rural teams in the delivery of their forestry harvesting and reinvestment programme, the delivery of ash dieback works, the delivery of SSSI and conservation programmes as well as the surveying and delivery or other rural works.This role offers valuable learning experiences, including department rotations for a well-rounded understanding of the business.Package DescriptionJoin Landmarc and Enjoy a Competitive Salary Plus Outstanding Benefits!At Landmarc, we value our employees and go beyond just offering a competitive salary. We’re proud to provide a range of exceptional benefits designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Here are just some of the highlights: PensionJoin our company stakeholder pension scheme, with contributions of up to 8% of your salary from Landmarc. Generous Holiday EntitlementEnjoy 25 days of annual leave, pro-rata, plus public holidays.Three extra discretionary days are added to your leave over the Christmas period.Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service.Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility. Other Amazing BenefitsEdenred Savings Scheme: Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family.Annual Salary Review: Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness.Life Assurance: Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.Health Cash Plan: Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy).Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training.Family-Friendly Policies: Supporting you during life’s important moments.Sick Pay: Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service. At Landmarc, we don’t just offer benefits – we invest in your future, your well-being, and your career. Join us today and take advantage of everything we have to offer! * Application updates may be sent to you via email, please ensure you check your emails regularly. Please note some emails may arrive in your junk mail folderMain ResponsibilitiesHarvesting site managementSite reinstatement and surveyingOperational site assessmentsHealth & safety complianceSupervisionAsh dieback surveying & tree safety inspectionsData collection & report writingThe Ideal CandidateCurrently studying or recently graduated in forestry or a rural-related fieldPractical, hands-on, and eager to work in rural teamsWilling to research and take on varied tasksConfident in surveying, supervision, site meetings, and health & safety reviewsStrong IT and report-writing skillsAccess to own transport due to the rural location of siteCandidates must have lived in the UK for at least five years and pass the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, including a Basic Police Disclosure. Unspent convictions are considered case by case and may not prevent employment.Why Join Us?At Landmarc, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, people-first culture. You will have the chance to make a tangible impact, work on meaningful projects, and develop your career alongside some of the best in the business.If you are ready to lead with purpose, inspire a team, and deliver exceptional results, apply today to join our team and be part of something extraordinary.About The CompanyLandmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.
