At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead biodiversity projects and collaborate with ecologists to enhance England's forests.
- Company: Join Forestry England, a passionate team dedicated to forest conservation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, a generous pension scheme, and discounts on everyday expenses.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working and opportunities for professional development await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in nature recovery while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in forestry or ecology and a passion for wildlife conservation.
The predicted salary is between 30105 - 30105 £ per year.
We are Forestry England. We live and breathe forests.
Forestry England’s Biodiversity Plan sets out a bold ambition of nature recovery in the Nation’s Forests. Working across five principal focus areas, Forestry England aims to restore resilient biodiversity in the nation’s forests, delivering our vision to ensure that these forests provide the most valuable places for wildlife to thrive and expand in England.
Working closely with District Ecologists and Foresters, you will utilise your forestry and ecological expertise to support the delivery of two key work areas:
- Implementation of Nature Networks at landscape-scale, such as habitat corridors and riparian zones.
- Uplifting the condition of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and other designated sites.
Any Forestry England office within Central England Forest District, with hybrid home working available. Travel across England will be required.
Benefits:
- Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
- 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus bank holidays.
- STaRis employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, hotel stays, clothes, mobile phones, electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, and the 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.
