Forest Works Supervisor - Ecology

Government Recruitment Service; Preston, Grimsby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Forest Works Supervisor - Ecology for Central England Forest District, NN17 3BB. You will apply forestry and ecological expertise to support operations, ensure compliance with environmental legislation, and align with Forestry England objectives.

Reporting to the District Ecologist, you will work with ecologists, foresters, planners and civil engineers, supervising staff and contractors, monitoring safety, managing contracts and GIS data, and building

Responsibilities

• Support District Ecologists with provision of appropriate ecological advice to facilitate operations.
• Complete site assessments and data gathering to inform operational planning; such as eDNA testing, habitat suitability assessments and protected species surveys.
• Facilitate management interventions required to maintain designated sites, priority habitats and Scheduled Monuments.
• Lead on site supervision of Forestry England staff and contractors, ensuring best practice is implemented in line with environmental legislation and policy.
• Monitor health and safety practices of contractors and Forestry England staff to ensure high standards of safety.
• Support with procurement and management of contracts, in line with Forestry England regulations.
• Manage ecological GIS data and survey permits.
• Alongside district and national colleagues, build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders including landowners, non-governmental organisations, charities and academia.
• And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.

Job description

Central England Forest District encompasses 30,000ha of the nation’s forests within a triangle formed by Preston, Grimsby and Milton Keynes. The area comprises a range of habitats and designated sites; from woodland and wetland, to grassland and heathland. As well as supporting a range of wildlife, the District produces approximately 150,000 tonnes of timber annually and manages seven visitor centres, attracting over 2.5 million visits a year.

Working within the district’s Environment Team, you will utilise your forestry and ecological expertise to facilitate operations in line with Forestry England objectives, whilst ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, policy and regulatory standards.

Reporting to the District Ecologist, the post holder will work alongside district-based staff, including ecologists, foresters, planners and civil engineers, as well as national colleagues.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

• Support District Ecologists with provision of appropriate ecological advice to facilitate operations.
• Complete site assessments and data gathering to inform operational planning; such as eDNA testing, habitat suitability assessments and protected species surveys.
• Facilitate management interventions required to maintain designated sites, priority habitats and Scheduled Monuments.
• Lead on site supervision of Forestry England staff and contractors, ensuring best practice is implemented in line with environmental legislation and policy.
• Monitor health and safety practices of contractors and Forestry England staff to ensure high standards of safety.
• Support with procurement and management of contracts, in line with Forestry England regulations.
• Manage ecological GIS data and survey permits.
• Alongside district and national colleagues, build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders including landowners, non-governmental organisations, charities and academia.
• And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.

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Forest Works Supervisor - Ecology

Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £31,159 to £31,159 a year Hours: Full-time Location: NN17 3BB Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Nov 2026 Closing date: 2 Dec 2026

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