We live and breathe forests.
Job title – Apprentice Forest Craftsperson
Salary – £24,525 per annum
Hours – 37 hours per week
Vacancy closes – 2nd August, 23:58
Contract type – Fixed Term Appointment until 30th September 2028, with possibility of extension or permanency.
Forestry England is a national organization dedicated to managing and restoring forests across England. We are a passionate team of foresters, professionals and experts who are committed to creating sustainable timber, protecting wildlife habitats, and improving air quality for all.
What You’ll Do
The apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of skills working in both forest and other habitats. The role involves manual work outdoors in all weathers in the forest environment. The job is varied and wide ranging, requiring close team working and enthusiasm.
Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.
Where you’ll work
West England Forest District is responsible for the sustainable management of over 37,000 ha of land in the West and South‑West of England. From ancient woodlands in the steep valleys of Cornwall, to the majestic veteran oaks of Savernake; from the spruce plantations of the high moors of Dartmoor, to the Douglas fir stands in the Welsh Marshes, and with the stewardship of the historic Forest of Dean. West Forest District covers a vast range of habitat and woodland types. You will be based at the Bullers Hill office in Devon, working alongside existing craftspersons and the beat team to gain practical experience across our Mid Devon and Dartmoor beats.
Benefits
Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97 % towards your pension and you will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
- 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
- STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as discounts on hotel stays, clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, and the Headspace wellbeing app.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- A commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
How To Apply
You will be asked to write a 200‑word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting.
You will be assessed on a technical skill during your interview.
The behaviours being assessed at interview are:
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
- Delivering at Pace
Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk.
If you’re planning to use AI to support your application, please ensure you have read our guidelines here first.
Read more about our application process and working with us on the Forestry England website.
Nationality Requirements
Read more about nationality requirements here.
Working for the Civil Service
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service. The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), and this role is also part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative. We offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme to current civil servants at risk of redundancy who meet the minimum requirements for the role. Within Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, it is essential that applicants can provide conversation in accurate spoken English.
Our recruitment process makes appointments based on fair and open competition and merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in line with/according to these principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk.
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