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Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager
Job Reference forestryengland/TP/2745/851
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Fixed Term Appointment
Working Hours:
37
Location:
Cannock Chase, Staffordshire
Closing Date:
29/11/2026
Job Category:
Health and Safety
Region:
Central
Business Unit:
National Operations
Job Introduction
We are Forestry England.
We live and breathe forests.
Job title – Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager
Contract type – Fixed Term Appointment Until 31st March 2029, with the possibility of extension or permanency
Vacancy Closes - 29th November, 23:55
Join us. We're foresters, professionals and experts. We are a passionate team who love to share our enthusiasm and want to make a positive difference for you and the environment.
Together, we’re using our scale and expertise to grow the nation’s forests for everyone. We’re already adapting our landscapes for tomorrow, and getting stuff done today, like creating amazing places and experiences for you to enjoy. We're providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe and producing sustainable timber.
What you’ll do…
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Health, Safety and Technical Training Team. The Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager will take a lead role in shaping, guiding and embedding H&S software, systems and processes across the DEFRA funded Biodiversity Programme.
The Health, Safety and Technical Training (HSTT) team has a focus on managing risks to our staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors. Ensuring competence at all levels including operator, management and leadership skills. HSTT work closely with function heads, team leaders and staff groups to evaluate compliance, health and safety priorities and training needs across the org
Please see the job description for more information and details about what we need from you.
Where you’ll work…
The role will be based in any Forestry England office preferably within the Midlands, with flexibility for blended working (with the ability to commute to the local Forestry England office regularly).
There will be a need for travel in this role, with occasional overnight stays necessary.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
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.
Other benefits include:
- 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part-time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
- STaRis our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as 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.
Read more about the benefits on the Forestry England website.
Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager employer: Forestry England
Forestry England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment at our National Office in Bristol. With a strong commitment to employee growth through continuous professional development and a generous benefits package including 25 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and discounts through our STaR employee benefits scheme, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment while enjoying the flexibility of blended working arrangements.
