This fixed-term post sits in the Harvesting team of Forestry England's South England Forest District. The role supports the Harvesting Forester (Standing Sales) in preparing timber sales parcels and supervising contractors' tariffing operations on site, keeping work to schedule and standards. The district's forests lie largely within National Parks and protected conservation designations, so marking sensitive features is central to the work, and the post may join a 24-hour emergency duty officer roster about four times a year. Successful candidates must pass a criminal record check and a baseline personnel security standard check.
What’s required
Experience
- Relevant experience and career history, set out in a 200-word statement
Skills & knowledge
- Demonstrated behaviours: making effective decisions, delivering at pace, managing a quality service and seeing the big picture
- Technical ability, which may be assessed by a presentation, practical or written task
Checks & eligibility
- Criminal record check
- Government baseline personnel security standard check
- Ability to hold a conversation in accurate spoken English
What’s offered
- Employer pension contribution averaging 28.97%, in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- 25 days holiday rising by one day per year of service to 30, plus bank holidays
- STaR employee benefits scheme with discounts on shopping, insurance, holidays and other goods and services
- Free parking at Forestry England sites
- Free entry to the National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury
- Lifelong learning and career development, including individual learning plans
- Sponsored membership of professional bodies
- Continual professional development
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Works Supervisor (Harvesting) 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.
