Biodiversity Works Supervisor

Company: Westonbirt Arboretum – Forestry England
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Location: Bournemouth
Job Description:

Biodiversity Works Supervisor

Salary: £30,105 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed term until March 2029, with possibility of extension or permanency

Location: Any Forestry England office within Central England Forest District, with hybrid home working available. Travel across England required.

What You’ll Do

Support the delivery of Forestry England’s Biodiversity Plan, working across the five principal focus areas to restore resilient biodiversity in England’s forests. Responsibilities include:

  • Implementing Nature Networks at landscape-scale, such as habitat corridors and riparian zones.
  • Uplifting the condition of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and other designated sites.

Where You’ll Work

Office-based within Central England Forest District with hybrid home working options. Travel across England will be required.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday a year, rising by one day each year up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time employees) plus bank holidays.
  • Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and career development, including professional development and support for learning plans.
  • Contributory pension scheme: Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension, joining the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
  • Employee benefits scheme (STaR) offering discounts on a range of everyday items and services.

Qualifications

  • Ability to speak accurate, fluent English in conversation.

Equal Opportunity

Forestry England is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a fair and open recruitment process and value diversity in our workforce.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026