At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily operations in a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and finance support.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to employee development and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, free parking, and access to beautiful National Arboretums.
- Other info: Great opportunities for growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a supportive environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential.
The predicted salary is between 26959 - 26959 £ per year.
Salary and Employment
Annual salary: £26,959 per annum.
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment, Ends August 2027 (with possibility of extension).
Vacancy closes: 5th July 2026.
Position Overview
Business Support Officer – based in the District office in Pickering, North Yorkshire. You will join a team of six Business Support staff and support diverse daily work.
Responsibilities
- Manage compliance in areas such as Health & Safety, training, building management and fleet administration.
- Support the harvesting function.
- Provide finance support elements.
- Eligibility & Selection
Applicants must meet the Nationality Requirements. Understanding of conversation in accurate spoken English is essential (Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016).
Protected groups and Civil Service recruitment principles apply.
All successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday a year, increasing by one day with each year’s service up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time employees) plus bank holidays.
- Participation in the STa R employee benefits scheme.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- Commitment to lifelong learning through career development and sponsorship of professional bodies.
- Disability Confident and Equality
We are a Disability Confident employer and offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme for current civil servants at risk of redundancy.
This role is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.
If you require reasonable adjustments, email fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland. uk.
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Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England Recruitment Team
