At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver practical forest management tasks and shape the forest for future generations.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Forestry England dedicated to growing the nation’s forests.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, discounts through the Staris employee benefits scheme, and free entry to National Arboretums.
- Other info: The role is based in Santon Downham, Brandon, Suffolk with a standard 37-hour week.
- Why this job: Be part of a team making a positive difference for the environment in East England.
- Qualifications: Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience and technical skills during the application process.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join us. We’re foresters, professionals and experts. We are a passionate team who love to share our enthusiasm and want to make a positive difference for you and the environment. Together, we’re using our scale and expertise to grow the nation’s forests for everyone. We’re already adapting our landscapes for tomorrow, and getting stuff done today, like creating amazing places and experiences for you to enjoy. We’re providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe and producing sustainable timber.
What you’ll do
Working for a beat forester, as a works supervisor within a small beat team of forest craftspeople, you’ll deliver practical forest management tasks and shape the forest for future generations. The district is commercially focused with large thinning, felling and restocking programmes; the core work will be focused on enabling implementation of these. Forest Craftspersons are expected to work in all weather with a standard 37‑hour week usually 7.00‑15.00 (14.30 Fridays) with occasional overtime to meet operational requirements.
Where you’ll work
The post is based in East England Forest District with a starting point based from Santon Downham, Brandon, Suffolk.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year's service, up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
- Staris employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays, clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- Commitment to lifelong learning through career development.
- Forestry England will support your career development with continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
How to apply
You will be asked to write a 200‑word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. Candidates will be assessed on both during sifting, and on experience, technical skill and strength‑based questions during the interview.
Behaviours
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
- Making Effective Decisions
Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check. Reasonable adjustments may be requested by emailing fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk. The role requires the ability to provide conversation in accurate spoken English. Forestry England is part of the Civil Service. The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme, offering guaranteed interview for suitable candidates with disabilities. Current civil servants at risk of redundancy may be eligible for a Redeployment Interview Scheme. This role is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiatives.
Forest Craftsperson employer: Elbichologo
Forestry England offers a commitment to lifelong learning and career development, supporting individual learning plans. Located in East England, employees enjoy free parking and access to beautiful National Arboretums. The team is focused on creating sustainable environments and enhancing wildlife habitats.
