This Biodiversity Works Supervisor post sits within the Central England Forest District of Forestry England, a fixed-term role running to March 2029 on a DEFRA-funded biodiversity programme. The work centres on delivering landscape-scale nature networks, such as habitat corridors and riparian zones, and improving the condition of Sites of Special Scientific Interest and other designated sites. Travel across England to remote sites, with time away from home and hybrid working, sets the post apart. A full UK driving licence is required, and funding follows government spending reviews.
What the job involves
- Support delivery of landscape-scale Nature Networks, including habitat corridors and riparian zones
- Uplift the condition of Sites of Special Scientific Interest and other designated sites
- Work closely with District Ecologists and Foresters, applying forestry and ecological expertise
- Travel across England, including to remote locations without public transport access
Registration & licences
- Full and current driving licence valid for driving in the UK
Skills & knowledge
- Forestry and ecological expertise
- Ability to communicate in accurate spoken English
Checks & eligibility
- Criminal record check
- Government baseline personnel security standard check
- Meet the nationality requirements
Other
- Willingness to stay away from home
- 200-word statement on relevant experience and career history
- Personal statement of no more than 500 words
- Demonstrate the behaviours seeing the big picture, delivering at pace and working together
What’s offered
- Employer pension contribution averaging 28.97%, in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- 25 days holiday rising by one day a year to 30, plus bank holidays
- STaR employee benefits scheme with discounts on shopping, insurance, holidays and more
- Free parking at Forestry England sites
- Free entry to the National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury
- Career development, continual professional development and sponsored professional body membership
- Support for individual learning plans
- Hybrid home working available
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
