District Ecologist: Nature Recovery & Forest Planning

Forestry England; Pickering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Staff discounts

Free parking

Arboretum access

Career development

Job summary

Forestry England in Yorkshire seeks a District Ecologist to lead ecological advice and nature recovery initiatives across protected sites and landscapes. You will help shape forest management for wildlife and climate, and work with colleagues district-wide and nationally to implement monitoring and planning for nature recovery.

The post is based in Pickering with travel across the Yorkshire estate and occasional meetings outside the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert ecological advice shaping how we manage forests for wildlife, people and climate.
• Develop and implement management plans for protected sites and guide forest planning.
• Coordinate monitoring programmes, analyse evidence to inform land management decisions, manage nature recovery projects and contracts.
• Build partnerships with conservation organisations, landowners and academic institutions.

Job description

Forestry England in Yorkshire seeks a District Ecologist to lead ecological advice and nature recovery initiatives across protected sites and landscapes. You will help shape forest management for wildlife and climate, and work with colleagues district-wide and nationally to implement monitoring and planning for nature recovery.

The post is based in Pickering with travel across the Yorkshire estate and occasional meetings outside the region.