Project Officer Volunteering
Salary: £33,854
Contract type: 3‑year fixed term, extension or permanency possible
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Forestry England office centrally located in England (blended working possible)
Application deadline: Sunday 31 May 2026 23:58
Job Overview
Forestry England manages the nation’s forests. As part of the National Community Partnership and Volunteer Team, the Project Officer for Volunteering will work directly with the Project Manager to deliver high quality, safe and inclusive volunteer programmes that support the Nature Recovery Programme and the Volunteer Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational support for volunteer programmes, ensuring they are safe, inclusive, and of high quality.
- Implement and support the Volunteer Strategy and its alignment with the Nature Recovery Programme.
- Coordinate volunteer recruitment, training, and deployment across Forestry England sites.
- Maintain accurate volunteer databases and reporting.
- Assist in the development of partnership activities with community groups and partners.
- Support safe working practices and risk management for volunteers.
Assessment Criteria
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
- Salary plus a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (average 28.97% employer contribution).
- 25 days holiday a year, increasing by one day per year up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time).
- STaR benefits scheme – discounts on supermarket, hotel, clothing, mobile, medical, car insurance, gym, household bills, and Headspace wellbeing app.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- Lifelong learning through career development, continual professional development and support for learning plans.
Equality and Diversity
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service and operates a Disability Confident Scheme. Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The role also supports the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment. All applications are assessed fairly and transparently in line with Civil Service Principles.
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Salary: £33,854
Contract type: 3‑year fixed term, extension or permanency possible
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Forestry England office centrally located in England (blended working possible)
Application deadline: Sunday 31 May 2026 23:58
Job Overview
Forestry England manages the nation’s forests. As part of the National Community Partnership and Volunteer Team, the Project Officer for Volunteering will work directly with the Project Manager to deliver high quality, safe and inclusive volunteer programmes that support the Nature Recovery Programme and the Volunteer Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational support for volunteer programmes, ensuring they are safe, inclusive, and of high quality.
- Implement and support the Volunteer Strategy and its alignment with the Nature Recovery Programme.
- Coordinate volunteer recruitment, training, and deployment across Forestry England sites.
- Maintain accurate volunteer databases and reporting.
- Assist in the development of partnership activities with community groups and partners.
- Support safe working practices and risk management for volunteers.
Assessment Criteria
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
- Salary plus a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (average 28.97% employer contribution).
- 25 days holiday a year, increasing by one day per year up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time).
- STaR benefits scheme – discounts on supermarket, hotel, clothing, mobile, medical, car insurance, gym, household bills, and Headspace wellbeing app.
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
- Lifelong learning through career development, continual professional development and support for learning plans.
Equality and Diversity
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service and operates a Disability Confident Scheme. Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The role also supports the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment. All applications are assessed fairly and transparently in line with Civil Service Principles.
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