At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage rehabilitation projects to restore ancient woodlands and enhance ecological value.
- Company: Join Forestry England, a leader in forest management and conservation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and access to exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in restoring vital ecosystems and achieving sustainability goals.
- Qualifications: Passion for ecology and experience in project management or environmental work.
The predicted salary is between 33854 - 33854 £ per year.
Salary: £33,854 per annum. Contract: 3‑year fixed term, with possibility of extension or permanency. Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8:30‑5:00, Friday 8:30‑4:30, with one-hour lunch).
Responsibilities
Ancient woodlands are irreplaceable ecosystems that have been historically degraded. The PAWS Project Officer will manage rehabilitation projects across the nation’s forests, improving ecological value and restoring native woodland structure. You will work closely with planning and operational teams to build programmes that accelerate restoration on the most challenging sites and help the district majority achieve policy targets by 2044.
Where you’ll work
The postholder will be based at Forestry England’s forest office at Bank House, Coleford, Gloucestershire (GL16 8BA). You may also be called to other district office locations and to remote woods and forests to support delivery teams.
Travel
Regular travel by car to office, depot, and remote woodland locations, as well as to national meetings and training events, is required. A current driving licence is normally needed; alternative arrangements may be proposed if travel is otherwise feasible.
Benefits
- £33,854 salary with Forestry England contributing an average of 28.97% to a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year, increasing by one day each year of service, up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time employees), plus additional days such as bank holidays
- Access to the STaR benefits scheme (discounts on supermarket shopping, hotels, clothing, mobile phones, electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app)
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury
- Commitment to lifelong learning through career development, professional development, individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies
Recruitment and Equality
The recruitment process follows fair, open competition and merit, as set out by the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. Complaints about the process can be directed to.
Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS) Project Officer in Coleford employer: Forestry England
Forestry England is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the heart of nature while contributing to the restoration of ancient woodlands. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme and increasing holiday entitlement, and a supportive work culture that values ecological conservation, this role as a PAWS Project Officer in Coleford provides a meaningful and rewarding career path for those passionate about environmental stewardship.
