The Habitat Restoration Officer sits in the Higher-Level Stewardship project team within Forestry England's South District. The role plans and oversees landscape-scale restoration projects funded by the HLS scheme, which covers around 20,000 hectares of internationally important habitat. It is a fixed-term post to January 2029, with possible extension or permanency, on 37 hours a week. Successful candidates must pass criminal record and baseline personnel security checks.
What the job involves
- Plan landscape-scale habitat restoration projects funded by the New Forest HLS scheme
- Oversee habitat restoration projects
Skills & knowledge
- Accurate spoken English
Checks & eligibility
- Criminal record check
- Baseline personnel security standard check
What’s offered
- Employer pension contribution averaging 28.97% within the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- 25 days holiday rising to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays
- STaR employee benefits scheme with discounts on shopping, insurance, holidays, gym and more
- Free parking at Forestry England sites
- Free entry to the National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury
- Career development, including continual professional development, individual learning plans and sponsored professional body membership
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Habitat Restoration Officer in Swadlincote 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.
