Active Forests Coordinator
Vacancy closes – 8th July, 23:58
What You’ll Do
As an Active Forests Coordinator you will curate a diverse programme of physical activity, health, and well‑being experiences in the nation’s forests. You will design, implement and facilitate engaging and enriching activities for new and returning visitors, promoting physical activity and fostering meaningful connections to nature.
Where you’ll work
Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, HP22 5NQ
Job Details
- Salary: £30,105
- Contract type: Permanent
- Hours: 37 hours per week
Benefits
- 25 days holiday a year, increasing 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, hotels, clothing, mobile phones, electronics, insurance, holidays, gym, household bills, and the Headspace wellbeing app.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to the National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- Commitment to lifelong learning: career development, professional development, individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
- Contribution of 28.97% towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
How To Apply
You will be asked to submit a 200‑word statement on relevant experience and a personal statement of up to 500 words. Application details are listed on the application form.
Interview Assessment
- Experience, technical skill and strength‑based questions.
- Behaviours assessed: Leadership, Delivering at pace, Communicating and influencing, Working together, Collaboration and teamwork.
- Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.
Nationality Requirements
Applicants must meet the nationality requirements as set out by the Civil Service. They must be able to communicate accurately in spoken English.
Working for the Civil Service
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service and participates in the Disability Confident Scheme, Red‑deployment Interview Scheme and the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.
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