Salary: £33,854 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment until 31 March 2029, with the possibility of extension or permanency
Vacancy closes: 19th July 2026, 23:58
Forestry England is committed to building, managing, and regenerating forests. We work across the North District, covering Northumberland, Cumbria, County Durham and North Lancashire.
What You’ll Do…
The role is based in Forestry England’s North District. As Nature Networks Project Officer you will oversee the development and delivery of the North District’s Nature Networks project, managing it through concept and definition stages, and facilitating effective implementation on the ground. You will bring the concept of nature networks to life, delivering at scale and pace to meet Forestry England’s ambitions for nature recovery.
Where you’ll work…
The postholder will be part of Forestry England North District based out of our Grizedale or Bellingham offices.
Benefits…
- 25 days holiday a year, rising by one day each year of service, up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time employees) plus bank holidays.
- STaR employee benefits scheme offering discounts on supermarket shopping, hotel stays, clothing, mobile phones, electronics, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- Commitment to lifelong learning through career development: continued professional development, individual learning plans and supported membership of professional bodies.
How To Apply…
Applicants are asked to submit a 200-word statement on relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. Technical skill based questions will be assessed during the interview.
Behaviours being assessed at interview
- Seeing the big picture
- Delivering at pace
- Working together
- Making effective decisions
Nationality Requirements…
Applicants must meet the nationality requirements outlined by Forestry England (specific requirements are provided on the website).
Working for the Civil Service…
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service and participates in the Disability Confident Scheme, guaranteeing interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme for current civil servants at risk of redundancy. This role is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.
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