As a GB organisation, we can have vacancies in England, Scotland and Wales.
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General information for job applicants (PDF).
Current vacancies within the Forestry Commission in England
Forest Craftsperson, Peak District, Derbyshire
The post covers the Peak District of Derbyshire with outlying woods between Sheffield and Barnsley and will involve partnership working both within and outside the National Park. You’ll help to maintain and enhance the area using a full range of practical and forestry skills, including chainsaw/ clearing saw work and pesticide application. You’ll carry out forest management, marking and tariffing and undertaking recreation conservation and maintenance.
Salary £17,121 - £19,196
Closing Date: 7 April 2010 - Contact Name: Gillian Cornelius
Grants and Regulations Systems Development Manager, Bristol
The Grants and Regulations national team in England is undergoing major changes as it adapts to take on new responsibilities and transfers the centre of its operation to our new National Office for England in Bristol. In this role you’ll manage the development, delivery and support of Grants and Regulations systems used by our England staff, ensuring systems are provided to meet EU, Paying Agency and corporate needs (including efficiency / effectiveness reviews) and delivered effectively to Forestry Commission regional staff.
Starting salary £35,062
Closing date: 31 March 2010 - Contact name: Hilary Muirhead
Part Time Administrative Officer - Farnham, Surrey
You’ll provide administrative support to our Woodland Officers in the preparation of grant schemes and felling licences. This will involve acting as a point of contact for enquiries and ensuring information is dealt with promptly and working as part of the wider administrative team.
Starting salary £12,956 (based on working 28 hours per week)
Closing date: 23 March 2010 - Contact name: Hilary Muirhead
Policy and Programme Manager
To lead the Sustainable Resource aim of the government’s Strategy for England’s Trees, Woods and Forests. Influencing and developing government policy and co-ordinating the Forestry Commission’s work to generate in England a woodland resource that contributes environmental, economic, and social benefits now and for the future.
Starting salary £43,301
Closing date 22 March 2010 - Contact name - Jillian Buchan
Harvesting Work Supervisor, New Forest
Your principal role will be to plan and organise work sites to efficiently deliver the harvesting programme by providing support in the day to day supervision of the harvesting team in the New Forest and also in South East England. You’ll also take the lead on local sales and sales of firewood, liaising with timber customers, harvesting contractors, hauliers and other FC teams nationwide.
Starting salary in the range £19,825 to £23,311
Closing date 22 March 2010 - Contact name: Gillian Cornelius
Marketing Manager, Cumbria
You’ll develop and implement effective marketing at Whinlatter Forest Park near Keswick and at Grizedale, near Ambleside - major tourist destinations in the Lake District, attracting more than 500,000 visitors annually.
Starting salary £23,286 – £27,365
Closing date: 19 March 2010 - Contact name: Gillian Cornelius
Current vacancies within the Forestry Commission in Scotland
There are currently no vacancies in ScotlandCurrent vacancies within the Forestry Commission in Wales
Conservation Ranger - LLanymddyfri Forest District
In this role you will support and represent the forest district team in advice and guidance on conservation aspects of managing the public estate. You will also undertake delegated field based surveys, manage conservation projects and guide forest operations on behalf of the conservation manager.
Starting salary - £23,286
Closing date: 26 March 2010 - Contact Name: Jillian Buchan
Education Officer - Llanrwst (18 hours per week)
You'll work as part of a team to provide a fully integrated Education Service for the North Wales area centred in Llanrwst with responsibility for leading Welsh language woodland visits. This will also include developing local partnerships, managing small projects and raising awareness of the use of woodlands for learning.
Starting salary £9,644 (pro rata)
Closing date: 24 March 2010 - Contact Name: Amy Cornelius
Forestry and Environment Support Officer - 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.
Starting salary - £21,966
Closing date: 24 March 2010 - Contact Name: Amy Cornelius
