Head of Future Development

Company: Forestry England
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Location: Westonbirt
Job Description:

Head of Future Development

Salary: £48,765 – £52,557 per year

Hours: 37 per week

Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years (possibility of extension or permanent placement)

Location: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

What you’ll do

Lead the development of a masterplan to build on the National Arboretum’s vision of becoming a world leader in trees, inspiring people through conservation, education and participation. Develop and implement a plan that includes capital development and, where relevant, integrate related activity programmes to support the vision and secure funding.

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
  • Employee benefits scheme (STaR) offering discounts on supermarkets, hotels, clothing, mobile phones, other electronics, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym memberships and wellbeing services
  • Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury
  • Commitment to lifelong learning through career development, including continual professional development, individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies

Behaviours assessed

  • Seeing the big picture
  • Working together
  • Making effective decisions
  • Delivering at pace

Equality, diversity and disability

Forestry England is part of the Civil Service. The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) and is committed to fair and open competition in its recruitment process. Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The role is also part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.

Further details

Vacancy closes 23:58, 30th June.

For more information please refer to the Forestry England website.

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Posted: June 13th, 2026