£21,966 and benefits
This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years (extension of the contract, conversion to permanency or transfer to another part of the civil service is possible although there is no guarantee)
The post holder will be based at the Forestry Commission Wales National Office, Aberystwyth but some flexibility in location may be agreed (if the post holder is based elsewhere then two days per week will be spent working from Aberystwyth)
For an exciting opportunity in policy development, you’ll work with a vibrant team to support the development of forestry and environment policy and programmes.
With a sound knowledge of the strategic and legislative drivers for sustainable forest management and wider environmental issues and priorities, you’ll be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the need for evidence-based policy making and the role which well-designed research plays in developing effective policy and programme options. You must have a proven track record of working with others to manage and resolve the conflicts of interest which arise from managing land, preferably woodland, and of formulating and drafting written policy / programme / guidance. You’ll also be able to demonstrate experience of active and persuasive representation at working group level.
The ability to speak Welsh is not essential for this post; however appointees learning or wishing to learn Welsh will receive support from FC Wales
Benefits include a Civil Service Pension or stakeholder pension scheme and 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 Amy Cornelius, HR Services, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT.
Please note all applications must be accompanied by a Forestry Commission application form.
Please quote ref: HR09/166
No recruitment agencies please.
Closing date: 24 March 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
