At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and enhance the Forestry England website, creating engaging digital experiences for users.
- Company: Join Forestry England, a public body dedicated to nurturing our forests and wildlife.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, pension contributions, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working with opportunities for career development and a commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in how people connect with nature online while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in content and UX projects, preferably with Drupal; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Website Manager – Forestry England
Forestry England is a public body devoted to living, breathing forests.
We grow the nation’s forests, provide vital homes for wildlife, improve air quality and produce sustainable timber.
As part of our team you’ll help shape the public’s experience of Forestry England online.
Key Responsibilities
- Improve and manage the Forestry England website for millions of users each year, driving forest visits and support.
- Deliver new content and functionality, creating usable and accessible digital experiences in a Drupal environment.
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Digital Manager, the development agency and the internal web team.
- Champion the user, placing them at the centre of all developments and ensuring a consistent, high‑quality experience.
- Write, edit and maintain web content to a high standard.
- Train staff and communicate best practice across a variety of channels.
- Use data and user testing to support decision‑making and inform future enhancements.
- Utilise JIRA and other development management tools to manage project deliverables.
- Cover Forestry England’s social media channels a few weekends each year, with time off in lieu.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience delivering content and UX projects, preferably in a Drupal environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders and capture feedback.
- Experience training staff and communicating best practice.
- Familiarity with JIRA and other project‑management tools.
- Passion for data‑driven user testing and decision‑making.
- Location & Working Pattern
The role is based at the Bristol office, with a minimum of two office visits per month on Tuesdays and regular Monday working days.
Remuneration & Benefits
Salary
£40,388 pro‑rata (permanent full‑time, 25.9 hours per week).
Pension
Forestry England contributes approximately 28.97…% towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
Holiday
25 days per year, rising by one day each year of service to a maximum of 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time staff). Additional days off include bank holidays.
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Employee benefits scheme offering discounts on supermarket shopping, hotels, clothing, mobile phones, household items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, a Headspace well‑being app and more.
Additional benefits: free parking at Forestry England sites, free entry to the National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury, and a commitment to lifelong learning through career development support.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Forestry England is committed to equality and diversity within the Civil Service.
The Civil Service has a Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS) and offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to current civil servants at risk of redundancy.
This role is also part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.
Applicants must have the ability to provide accurate spoken English. For reasonable adjustments, please email
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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.
