Job Title
Finance Support Officer
Salary & Contract
- Salary: £30,105 per annum
- Contract type: Fixed term until 31st March 2029, with possibility of extension or permanency
- Hours: 37 hours per week
Location
- Bellingham District Office, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2HP
- Grizedale Office, Hawkshead, LA22 0QJ
Responsibilities
The Business Support team provides a support service to the district’s operations. As a key member of the team, you will play an essential role in delivering high‑quality financial and administrative services to managers and function leads, supporting the achievement of our strategic business objectives. You will be responsible for ensuring financial transactions are processed efficiently, accurately and within agreed timelines, ensuring full compliance with established policies and procedures. Additionally, you will liaise effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, gathering, collating and sharing relevant information to support operational needs.
Benefits
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% toward the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- 25 days holiday a year, increasing by one day per year of service up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time)
- Participation in the STaR employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on everyday shopping, hotel stays, clothing, mobile phones, electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills and the Headspace wellbeing app
- Free parking at Forestry England sites
- Free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury
- Commitment to lifelong learning through career development programmes, including CPD, individual learning plans and sponsorship of professional memberships
Recruitment & Eligibility
Applicants must have the ability to provide accurate spoken English, as required under Part7 of the Immigration Act2016.
Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.
Contact & Adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk.
Funding Note
This role is funded by DEFRA rather than Forestry England revenue and is subject to government spending reviews. Funding levels may change at the end of a financial year, but we will prioritise retaining staff posts wherever possible.
Equal Opportunity
Forestry England is an equal opportunity employer. No candidate will be discriminated against on any ground.
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Forestry England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in the vibrant Bristol Business Park, employees benefit from a generous pension scheme, extensive holiday allowances, and a range of discounts through the employee benefits scheme. With a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and lifelong learning, Forestry England provides a fulfilling environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
