Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager

Forestry England; Cannock Chase; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Free parking

STaRis employee benefits

Job summary

Forestry England is seeking a Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager to shape and embed H&S software, systems and processes. The role supports the Biodiversity Programme, focusing on risk management for staff, volunteers, contractors, and visitors in a dynamic environment.

The post requires blended working with travel to Forestry England offices, primarily in the Midlands. It offers a generous pension contribution and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience embedding health and safety software and systems across programmes.
• Experience managing health and safety training needs.
• Willingness to travel and operate with blended working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead on shaping and embedding H&S software, systems and processes across Biodiversity Programme.
• Manage risks to staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors.
• Collaborate with function heads and staff to evaluate compliance and training needs.

Skills

Health and safety management

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Tools

H&S software

Job description

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Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager

Job Reference forestryengland/TP/2745/851

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Appointment

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Cannock Chase, Staffordshire

Closing Date:

29/11/2026

Job Category:

Health and Safety

Region:

Central

Business Unit:

National Operations

Job Introduction

We are Forestry England.

We live and breathe forests.

Job title – Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager

Contract type – Fixed Term Appointment Until 31st March 2029, with the possibility of extension or permanency

Vacancy Closes - 29th November, 23:55

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…

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Health, Safety and Technical Training Team. The Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager will take a lead role in shaping, guiding and embedding H&S software, systems and processes across the DEFRA funded Biodiversity Programme.

The Health, Safety and Technical Training (HSTT) team has a focus on managing risks to our staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors. Ensuring competence at all levels including operator, management and leadership skills. HSTT work closely with function heads, team leaders and staff groups to evaluate compliance, health and safety priorities and training needs across the org

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

Where you’ll work…

The role will be based in any Forestry England office preferably within the Midlands, with flexibility for blended working (with the ability to commute to the local Forestry England office regularly).

There will be a need for travel in this role, with occasional overnight stays necessary.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.

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.

Other benefits include:

• 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.

Read more about the benefits on the Forestry England website.