Vacant job

Forest Planner

Description

The Property Department of the Diocese of Skara manages approximately 25,000 hectares of productive forest land, certified according to both FSC® and PEFC® standards. We operate a business-oriented activity with a focus on long-term sustainability. We offer a varied and autonomous role that requires initiative and a strong sense of responsibility, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference and contribute to sustainable societal development, with nature and human dignity at the center.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a team with other planners and work on area planning for the implementation of forestry measures. A key part of the role is planning harvesting and forest care measures in accordance with the certifications and the Species Protection Ordinance. Other duties include monitoring and updating our division register, as well as economic follow-up after completed measures. You will work independently on operational field work, in close collaboration with the Diocesan Forest Wardens and the contracting companies that carry out most of the forestry measures. You will also serve as a representative in road associations and as a contact person for property neighbors and authorities.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a university degree in forestry and experience with the responsibilities described above, or alternatively have other experience deemed equivalent. As an employer, we desire good knowledge of forest management and openness to utilizing nature-based forestry and clear-cut-free forestry methods.

Experience in nature value assessment and good species knowledge is desirable, as well as experience from using forestry IT systems.

Within the organization, there are good opportunities to grow with the responsibilities. As a person, you are proactive, meticulous, and structured. You build relationships easily and communicate and convey information to others effectively. You have good teamwork skills and thrive as part of a team. You are service-oriented and accustomed to handling contacts. Therefore, personal suitability is given great weight.

The position involves travel and thus requires a Category B driver's license.

About the Diocese of Skara

As an employee of the Church of Sweden, you will have the chance to make a real difference and contribute to sustainable societal development with human dignity at the center. The Diocese of Skara is one of 13 dioceses within the Church of Sweden and is also Sweden's oldest diocese. Here, history and the present are woven together in a large and diverse operation. In the Diocese of Skara organization, approximately 90 people work, distributed mainly across three locations, supporting the work in the 40 parishes and deaneries that make up the church locally.

The Diocese of Skara strives for a balanced gender distribution and sees diversity as a strength, where the differences among our colleagues enrich and develop the operations.

For more information about the Diocese of Skara, see our website: www.svenskakyrkan.se/skarastift (http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/skarastift)

Other Information

The position will be located in the eastern part of the Diocese of Skara – primarily within eastern Skaraborg as well as Habo and Mullsjö municipalities.

A company car will be available for business travel.

Applications are submitted via the Varbi recruitment system by 2026-06-24, with interviews scheduled for July 1st and 2nd.

All offers regarding recruitment and advertising are politely but firmly declined.

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Scope: Full-time

Start Date: As soon as possible or by agreement

Salary Form: Monthly salary

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Percentage: 100%

Location: Within the Diocese of Skara

Country: Sweden

Contact:

Fredrik Bergqvist, Diocesan Forest Warden, 0511-26264

Johan Wahn, Property Manager, 0511-26251

Elin Wikström, HR Specialist: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union Contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Last Day for Applications: 2026-06-24