Business Support officer

Forestry England; Hexham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Civil Service pension scheme

Free parking

Free entry to National Arboretums

Career development

Job summary

Forestry England is hiring a Business Support Officer for the North District Office in Northumberland. The role focuses on delivering financial, administrative, logistical and operational support using Microsoft Office and bespoke software to ensure smooth district operations.

You will work with colleagues, suppliers and the public, performing reception duties and contributing to a supportive office environment.

Responsibilities

• The Business Support team provide a support service to the district’s operations.
• You will liaise with colleagues, suppliers, customers and members of the public, collating and disseminating information.
• You will also provide office reception cover.

Job description

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Bellingham office, Eals Burn, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2HP.

Job Reference forestryengland/TP/1270/806

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Appointment

fixed term appointment until 31/03/29, with the possibility of extension or permanency

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Bellingham office, Eals Burn, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2HP.

Closing Date:

05/10/2026

Job Category:

Business Support

Region:

North

Business Unit:

North

Job Introduction

We are Forestry England.

We live and breathe forests.

Job title – Business Support Officer

Salary- £26,959 per annum

Contract type – fixed term until 31/03/29 with the possibility of extension or permanency

Vacancy closes - 5th October, 23:58

Join us. We're foresters, professionals and experts. We are a passionate team who love to share our enthusiasm and want to make a positive difference for you and the environment.

Together, we’re using our scale and expertise to grow the nation’s forests for everyone. We’re already adapting our landscapes for tomorrow, and getting stuff done today, like creating amazing places and experiences for you to enjoy. We're providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe and producing sustainable timber .

What you’ll do…

The Business Support team provide a support service to the district’s operations. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in the Business Support function, helping it run smoothly by providing financial, administrative, logistical and operational support, using Microsoft Office applications and bespoke software to process and monitor financial information. You will liaise with colleagues, suppliers, customers and members of the public, collating and disseminating information. As part of the team, you will also provide office reception cover.

Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.

Where you’ll work…

North District Office, Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2HP.

Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.

• 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year’s service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
• STaRis our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.
• free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
• a commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

You may also be assessed on Experience and Strength based questions during the interview.

Read more about nationality requirements here.

Working for the Civil Service…

Forestry England is part of the Civil Service. The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). This means candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria during the application process will be guaranteed an interview. We also offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme to current civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the role. This role is also part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.

Within Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, it is essential that applicants should have the ability to provide conversation in accurate spoken English.

Our recruitment process makes appointments based on fair and open competition and merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in in line with/according to these principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email: [e-mail] .