Works Supervisor (Biodiversity)

Government Recruitment Service; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Job summary

Forestry England’s Biodiversity Plan drives a bold nature recovery program across England’s forests. The Biodiversity Works Supervisor will help implement Nature Networks and improve SSSI conditions, collaborating with ecologists and foresters to plan and deliver land management across the district.

The role is based in the East Midlands with a hybrid pattern (2 days remote) and a salary from £31,159 per year, reporting into the Environment Manager within the Central England Forest District.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of Nature Networks at landscape-scale, such as habitat corridors and riparian zones.
• Uplifting the condition of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and other designated sites.
• Work closely with District Ecologists and Foresters to design and deliver land management operations across the district.

Job description

Forestry England’s Biodiversity Plan sets out a bold ambition of nature recovery in the nation's forests. Working across five principal focus areas, Forestry England aims to restore resilient biodiversity in the nation's forests, delivering our vision to ensure that these forests provide the most valuable places for wildlife to thrive and expand in England.

With a multi-million-pound budget, supported by Defra and a growing portfolio of external funders, the programme makes a significant investment in nature recovery, alongside Forestry England’s parallel ambitions for sustainable timber production and connecting people with our forests.

The District has ambitious plans for nature recovery and the Biodiversity Works Supervisor will support the delivery of two key work areas:

Implementation of Nature Networks at landscape-scale, such as habitat corridors and riparian zones.

Uplifting the condition of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and other designated sites.

Working closely with District Ecologists and Foresters, you will utilise your forestry and ecological expertise to ensure the effective design and delivery of multiple land management operations across the district.

This is an exciting role, at the forefront of nature recovery in Forestry England. Reporting to the Environment Manager in Central England Forest District, the post holder will work alongside district-based staff, including ecologists, planners and foresters, as well as the national Biodiversity and Resilience Programme team. The post holder will be part of a network of colleagues across the country delivering similar nature recovery projects, sharing expertise and experience.

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Works Supervisor (Biodiversity)

Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: from £31,159 a year Hours: Full-time Location: East Midlands Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Temporary Posting date: 26 Oct 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

Forestry England’s Biodiversity Plan sets out a bold ambition of nature recovery in the nation's forests. Working across five principal focus areas, Forestry England aims to restore resilient biodiversity in the nation's forests, delivering our vision to ensure that these forests provide the most valuable places for wildlife to thrive and expand in England.

With a multi-million-pound budget, supported by Defra and a growing portfolio of external funders, the programme makes a significant investment in nature recovery, alongside Forestry England’s parallel ambitions for sustainable timber production and connecting people with our forests.

The District has ambitious plans for nature recovery and the Biodiversity Works Supervisor will support the delivery of two key work areas:

Implementation of Nature Networks at landscape-scale, such as habitat corridors and riparian zones.

Uplifting the condition of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and other designated sites.

Working closely with District Ecologists and Foresters, you will utilise your forestry and ecological expertise to ensure the effective design and delivery of multiple land management operations across the district.

This is an exciting role, at the forefront of nature recovery in Forestry England. Reporting to the Environment Manager in Central England Forest District, the post holder will work alongside district-based staff, including ecologists, planners and foresters, as well as the national Biodiversity and Resilience Programme team. The post holder will be part of a network of colleagues across the country delivering similar nature recovery projects, sharing expertise and experience.

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