We are Forestry England – a team of foresters, professionals and experts dedicated to building greener, healthier forests for everyone. We are seeking a Forest Planner for a fixed‑term appointment at our Central District office in Sherwood, Nottinghamshire (optional second post in Rugeley, Cannock). The role runs for 37 hours per week until 31 August 2026, with the possibility of extension or permanency.
What you’ll do
* Develop long‑term forest management plans that set the direction for woodland care over the next 30 years, balancing biodiversity, forest resilience, sustainable timber production and public access.
* Produce UK Forestry Standards (UKFS) compliant Forest Plans and support the maintenance of our UK Wildlife and Forestry Standards (UKWAS) certification.
* Gather evidence, data and professional judgement to inform planning decisions across a varied district covering Liverpool, Hull, Bedfordshire and surrounding areas.
* Conduct GIS analysis and field surveys, consult widely with stakeholders, and provide high‑quality data, mapping and specialist advice to operational teams.
* Spend approximately a quarter of the time outdoors, working independently and managing your own workload with flexibility.
* Collaborate within a supportive district team and national network of forest planning professionals, accessing tailored training, mentoring and development opportunities.
Benefits
* Salary: £33,854 per annum (subject to statutory deductions).
* Employer pension contribution of approximately 29% to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
* 25 days holiday per year, increasing to a maximum of 30 days with service, plus bank holidays.
* Employee benefits scheme (StaR) offering discounts on supermarket shopping, hotels, clothing, mobile phones, household items, medical and car insurance, gym memberships, and other everyday purchases.
* Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to national arboreta at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
* Commitment to lifelong learning, including professional development, individual learning plans and sponsorship of professional body memberships.
Employment Conditions
* Contract type: Fixed Term, with possibility of extension or permanency.
* Travel: Regular travel across Forestry England’s estate in Central England; occasional trips outside the region for training and meetings (overnight stays may be required).
Legal and EEO Statements
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service and commits to fair, open competition and merit-based recruitment, in line with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. We are Disability Confident and offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme for current civil servants. Candidates with disabilities who meet selection criteria are guaranteed an interview. We also support Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiatives.
Our recruitment process is governed by the Immigration Act 2016 and requires accurate spoken English, with reasonable adjustments available upon request.
All applications are subject to a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.
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