Rugeley, West Midlands
£23,286 and benefits.
Full-time: 44 hours per week
Fixed Term Appointment until 31 October 2011. Extension of the contract, conversion to permanency or transfer to another part of the civil service is possible although there is no guarantee.
Helping to plan, supervise and manage forest recreation facilities and community projects, you’ll also ensure compliance with current Health and Safety Regulations. You’ll support the Area Forester in developing recreational and environmental facilities, taking the lead in planning the 2010 and 2011 Sence Valley activity days.
You must have experience in leading volunteers and/or community groups and awareness of health and safety considerations when working with the public. Knowledge of current national policies on health and recreation would be an advantage, as would good IT skills including MS Office. A driving licence is essential. Some weekend working will be required.
Benefits include a Civil Service Pension or stakeholder pension scheme, 25 days annual leave.
Please click on the job specification to view further details regarding this post.
To download the relevant forms please click on application pack.
To request a hard copy of the application pack, please write to Patrick Brown, HR Services, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT.
No recruitment agencies please.
Closing date: 19 February 2010.
The Forestry Commission is committed to providing equal opportunities for all sectors of the community, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, sexuality and transgender
