Woodland Officer: Shape England's Green Future

Government Recruitment Service; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident scheme

Job summary

The Woodland Officer role is the frontline representative of the Forestry Commission to landowners, managers and stakeholders. You will manage a geographic area, build a network of local partners, and deliver strategic woodland development aligned with England’s environmental goals.

You will oversee woodland creation, regulation, and grant schemes while advising authorities. The role emphasizes collaboration across area teams and external partners to expand, protect and improve multi-purpose

Qualifications

• Experience in forestry and/or land management.
• Ability to learn quickly and inspire others.
• Engagement with landowners, managers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Expand Woodland Cover: champion the benefits of new woodland as business opportunities for land owners and as natural capital.
• Protect our existing trees and woodlands: regulate forestry activities and environmental assessments.
• Improve the condition and resilience of woodlands: support owners, manage pests and diseases, enhance climate resilience.
• Engaging partners, stakeholders and the public: encourage collaboration to expand, protect and improve woodlands.
• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

Skills

Forestry experience

Land management

Quick learner

Inspire others

Job description

The Woodland Officer role is the frontline representative of the Forestry Commission to landowners, managers and stakeholders. You will manage a geographic area, build a network of local partners, and deliver strategic woodland development aligned with England’s environmental goals.

You will oversee woodland creation, regulation, and grant schemes while advising authorities. The role emphasizes collaboration across area teams and external partners to expand, protect and improve multi-purpose