Forester (Woodland Creation)
* Location: South district, Hampshire and Kent
Job Introduction
We are Forestry England, passionate about forests. This role expands woodland in England.
Responsibilities
* Develop high‑quality plans for woodland creation sites (234 hectares)
* Coordinate forest operations with the national woodland creation team
* Support future projects across England, which may involve travel and overnight stays
Qualifications
* Relevant experience in woodland creation or forestry operations
* Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills
* Clear written and spoken English
Benefits
* Salary: £33,854
* Hours: 37 per week, fixed term to 31 March 2028
* Holiday: 25 days a year plus bank holidays (up to 30 days pro‑rated for part‑time staff)
* STS benefits scheme discounts (shopping, travel, health, etc.)
* Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums
* Career development and professional membership support
How to Apply
Write a 200‑word statement on your relevant experience and a personal statement of no more than 500 words. These will be assessed during the application review.
Application Process
* Behaviours assessed at interview:
o Delivering at Pace
o Making Effective Decisions
o Working Together
o Communicating and Influencing
* Criminal record check and baseline personnel security check required
Nationality Requirements
See the Nationality Requirements page on the Forestry England website.
E‑EO Statement
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service and follows the Civil Service Commission recruitment principles. We welcome applications from all, including disabled persons, veterans and others under the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative. The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme and offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme for current civil servants at risk of redundancy.
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