Job Introduction
We are Forestry England. We live and breathe forests.
Job title – Facilities Compliance Officer
Salary – £33,854 per annum
Contract type – 3 Years fixed term appointment, with the possibility of extension or permanency
Location – Bellingham, North District
Closing Date – 26/07/2026
Responsibilities
The core function of this role is to ensure that buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that work in them. You will be responsible for ensuring that facilities are legally compliant, meeting health & safety, environmental and security regulations and standards applicable to them. As a key member of the Estates Team, you will focus on occupational health and safety of properties occupied by Forestry England whilst also assisting with the let portfolio. Reporting to the district’s Building Surveyor you will be responsible for completing and overseeing building compliance tasks to ensure buildings within the District are safe, efficient and operating as intended. As the Facilities and Compliance Officer you will be the vital link between site teams of operational, administrative and office staff and the Estates team.
Location
The North Forest District contains some of the most beautiful and dramatic locations in the country. The district extends from the Scottish borders in the north east to the County Durham border and also covers the whole lake district in the north west down to the Lancashire border. In this role you will be expected to travel around the whole district wherever we have buildings located. The reporting office for this job role is at Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 2HP.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday a year, increasing by one day each year of service, up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
- Access to the employee benefits scheme offering discounts on supermarket shopping, hotel stays, clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts and household bills.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- A commitment to lifelong learning through career development, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
- Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% toward your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
Equal Opportunity & Civil Service Information
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service. The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme, providing guaranteed interview opportunities for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Current civil servants at risk of redundancy and meeting the minimum requirements for the role are offered a Redeployment Interview Scheme. This role is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.
Within Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, applicants must be able to communicate accurately in spoken English.
Legal & Recruitment
Our recruitment process is based on fair and open competition and merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.
Facilities Compliance Officer in Bellingham employer: Forestry England
Forestry England is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises health and well-being while fostering a deep connection with nature. As a Forest Wellness & Activity Coordinator, you will benefit from a generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team dedicated to lifelong learning.
