Head of Forestry Division (Grade 6) Forest Service DEPARTMENT: Forest Service An Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) SALARY: £77,904 per annum (under review). In addition, a Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £10,000 per annum is payable to recognise the specialist and scarce skills required for the role. JOB ROLE The Head of Forestry Division within Forest Service is a senior leadership role of national importance. The postholder will shape how forestry contributes to climate action, biodiversity recovery, sustainable land use and economic development across Northern Ireland. They will lead a multidisciplinary workforce, oversee significant public assets and investment, and work closely with Ministers, senior officials and partners across the UK and Ireland. Applications are invited from experienced leaders, who are motivated by public value, environmental stewardship and strategic challenge. LOCATION This post is based at Forest Service HQ, Inishkeen House, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 4EJ. The Northern Ireland Civil Service Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post, which blends working at the headquarters, in other office locations occupied by DAERA such as Belfast, Newry and Ballykelly and at home based on business need. Reference: IRC For more detailed information and to apply, please go to. Closing Date Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 13th November 2026. Further Information Applicants wishing to learn more about the job role can telephone Fiona Johnston. If you have any questions about the competition process, or require any documentation in an alternative format. The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT. WHJS1_NI
Head of Forestry Division (Grade 6) Forest Service in Belfast employer: NI Civil Service
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