At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a passionate team to manage and shape forests for future generations.
- Company: Forestry England, dedicated to growing the nation’s forests and enhancing the environment.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, discounts on shopping, free parking, and career development support.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying a fulfilling outdoor role.
- Qualifications: Experience in practical forest management and teamwork skills.
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 in Suffolk employer: Elbichologo
At Forestry England, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our team of passionate foresters is committed to making a positive impact on the environment while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With generous benefits, including 25 days of holiday that increase with service, employee discounts, and a focus on lifelong learning, working in the East England Forest District offers a unique chance to contribute to sustainable forestry while enjoying a fulfilling career.
