Wildlife Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham, Pelsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution 28.97%

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension

25 days' annual leave rising to 30

STaR discounts on shopping, hotels,保险,

Free parking at Forestry England sites

Free entry to National Arboretums

Career development support

Job summary

Forestry England is seeking a Wildlife Manager on a fixed-term basis in its Central department. The role focuses on planning and delivering safe wildlife management programmes to protect tree crops and improve ecosystems, and on providing technical leadership locally and through national networks.

The position runs until March 2029 with possible extension and a 44-hour working week. Applicants should be prepared for a criminal record check and baseline security checks as part of the interview

Qualifications

• Ability to hold a conversation in accurate spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement safe, professional wildlife management programmes to protect tree crops and improve ecosystems
• Give leadership and technical support in the district and through national networks

Skills

English fluency

Job description

A fixed-term Wildlife Manager post in Forestry England's Central department, running until March 2029 with possible extension. The role centres on planning and delivering safe wildlife management programmes that protect tree crops and improve ecosystems, and on giving technical leadership locally and through national networks. The working week is 44 hours, and interview may include a technical presentation, practical or written task. Successful candidates must pass a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.

What the job involves

• Plan and implement safe, professional wildlife management programmes to protect tree crops and improve ecosystems
• Give leadership and technical support in the district and through national networks

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to hold a conversation in accurate spoken English

Checks & eligibility

• Criminal record check
• Government baseline personnel security standard check

What’s offered

• Employer pension contribution averaging 28.97% alongside salary
• Membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• 25 days' annual leave rising by one day per year of service to 30, plus bank holidays
• STaR scheme discounts on shopping, hotels, insurance, holidays, gym memberships and the Headspace app
• Free parking at Forestry England sites
• Free entry to the National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury
• Career development support, including sponsored professional body membership and individual learning plans