At a Glance
- Tasks: Support species recovery through exciting conservation projects across England.
- Company: Join Forestry England, a passionate team dedicated to environmental change.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, discounts, free parking, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working available with travel across England required.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on wildlife restoration while working in beautiful forests.
- Qualifications: A passion for conservation and ability to communicate effectively.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28520 £ per year.
Salary – £33,854
Contract type – 3 year fixed term, with possibility of extension or permanency
Hours – 37 hours per week
Vacancy closes – Sunday 5th July, 23:58
We are Forestry England. We live and breathe forests, and we invite you to join our passionate team of foresters, professionals and experts to make a positive difference for the environment.
What You’ll Do
Species Recovery Officers support the delivery of species recovery through conservation translocation projects in our districts and across England, from planning and feasibility through to delivery and post‑release monitoring. Translocations enable species restoration where natural recovery is not possible, or unlikely within a reasonable timeframe. International and national guidance (e.g. IUCN, Defra) informs best practice and evidence‑based decision‑making to optimise project success.
Where you’ll work
Any Forestry England office within the Central England Forest District, with hybrid home working available. Travel across England will be required.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday a year, rising by one day every year of service, up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
- STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, 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.
- A commitment to lifelong learning through career development.
- Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
Equal Opportunity
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service. The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We also offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme to current civil servants at risk of redundancy, and this role is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative. Applicants must have the ability to provide conversation in accurate spoken English. Our recruitment process makes appointments based on fair and open competition and merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles.
If you feel your application has not been treated in line with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, email: englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk.
Species Recovery Officer in Essex employer: Forestry England
At Forestry England, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant work culture that prioritises environmental conservation and employee growth. As a Species Recovery Officer, you will benefit from a supportive environment that encourages lifelong learning, offers generous holiday allowances, and provides access to a range of employee discounts and wellbeing resources. Join us in making a meaningful impact on species recovery while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working within the beautiful Central England Forest District.
