Forest Works Supervisor - Ecology - Forestry England - permanent - 37h/week - deadline 2 December 2026
Location: Sherwood Pines, Market Rasen or Fineshade, England. Hybrid home working available, with travel across England and occasional stays away.
Organization: Forestry England, Central England Forest District, Environment Team.
Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week.
Main Description: Support ecological advice for forest operations; undertake eDNA sampling, habitat suitability assessments and protected species surveys. Facilitate management of designated sites and priority habitats, supervise staff and contractors, monitor safe working, support contracts and manage ecological GIS data and survey permits.
Requirements: Experience in forestry and/or conservation land management; wildlife identification, especially protected species; understanding of operational health and safety; stakeholder work; communication, teamwork and IT skills. A full current licence valid for driving in the UK is required, although the employer will consider proposals to carry out the role by other means. Contractor supervision, GIS, procurement and environmental legislation knowledge are desirable. Relevant qualifications/professional membership are desirable. Civil Service nationality rules and legal UK work eligibility apply; a criminal record check and baseline personnel security check are required.
Benefits/Conditions: Salary £31,159 per year. Civil Service pension; 25 days annual holiday, increasing with service to 30, plus bank holidays. Professional development support.
How to Apply: Use the online system by 2 December 2026 at 23:58. Submit a 200-word statement on relevant experience and career history and a personal statement of no more than 500 words. Email applications are not accepted. Read the job description and linked Civil Service nationality rules before applying.
More information and application: https://careers.forestryengland.uk/jobs/job/Forest-Works-Supervisor-Ecology/872
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