Forestry Commission
Apprenticeship Lecturer
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Apprenticeship Lecturer
Apprenticeship Lecturer – Degree Level 6 Professional Forester Apprenticeship Programme
Primary Location: Forestry Commission Office, Cannock Chase (Preferred) Base in Any Forestry Commission Office, England with Regular Travel Required
Overview of the Role
Forestry plays a critical role in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, timber security, public wellbeing, and landscape protection across England—all challenges aligned with this opportunity.
The Forestry Commission invites passionate applicants to shape the next generation of forestry professionals through a new career pathway: the 3-year [Degree Level 6 Professional Forester Apprenticeship Programme]. This internal Development Woodland Officer (DWO) programme is open to experienced professionals and those transitioning into forestry—no prior qualifications required.
As an Apprenticeship Lecturer, you will deliver training through on-the-job and Forestry Commission-led academic sessions: mentoring apprentices, evaluating candidates, and shaping curriculum aligned with national standards such as UKWAS, UKFS, and the Forestry Act (Amended 1967). Success depends on your ability to foster engagement, technical expertise, and adaptability across England, supported by the training centre in Cannock Chase.
Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery
- Lead delivery of both on-the-job and off-the-job (academic) apprentice training; ensure alignment with programme syllabus and legislative guidelines.
- Develop training materials—teaching webinars, field-based workshops, or virtual modules—that allow apprentices to consolidate skills forward-thinking and inclusive practices.
- Coordinate logistics with training administrators, ensuring events meet legislative requirements, technical standards, and venue accessibility.
Programme Support
- Collaborate with the Apprenticeship Programme Manager, Forest Research, and the National School of Forestry at University of Cumbria to co-design academic content plan.
- Partner on recruitment assessments—assist National & Area Team colleagues by facilitating candidate evaluation in an engaging, inclusive way, including practical demonstrations.
- Direct development of a QA system to capture learner feedback, refine materials for continued quality improvement (based on best practice and "go-centric" principles).
Stakeholder Engagement
- Create and manage career outreach activities with potential candidates; support internal Forestry Commission teams by functioning as a sector liaison and knowledge-sharing resource.
- Support Development Woodland Officers in host teams through continued coaching, mentorship, and technical knowledge reinforcement.
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Quality Assurance & Innovation
- Ensure compliance with carbon emissions reduction policies for travel logistics where possible (less than 50gCO₂/km).
- Align events and events modalities (e.g., face-to-face vs. virtual) with participants’ needs, regulatory frameworks, and pacing demands.
Essential Requirements
A candidate must clearly demonstrate the following in their application:
- Relevant degree in forestry/land management.
- Deepseated knowledge of UK forestry sector, including woodland creation, policy, land-use planning, and past/current innovations.
- Proof of strong stakeholder relationships—preferably with Forest Research, University of Cumbria, or specialist networks like UKFS-standard associations.
- Full UK driving licence (valid for England travel; alternatives may be considered with proposal).
- Competent use of MS Office for administrative coordination.
- Demonstrated experience in verbal/written communication (evidence of explanatory clarity for diverse audiences).
- Familiarity with tech-assisted training delivery (e.g., web platforms, interactive formats).
Applications without this contextual evidence will not progress.
Desirable Qualifications & Skills
- Instructor certification (e.g., City & Guilds 6502, PTLLS, D32).
- Technical assessment qualifications (TAQA certifications or similar).
- Chartered membership (Institute of Chartered Foresters).
- Robust direct mentoring logs demonstrating improvements in trainee capability.
Key Work Arrangeable and Behaviours
(Sifted against during selection via Civil Service Success Profiles):
Underpinning behaviours emphasised in the recruitment process:
- Seeing the Big Picture (alignment of training objectives to Commission mission).
- Developing Self and Others (coaching Apprentices to ensure long-term capability).
- Communicating & Influencing (engaging diverse stakeholders, including remote colleagues).
- Working Together (cross-departmental collaboration with Forest Services, Forest Research).
Colleagues will assess your application through Strengths-Based and Experience alignment.
Succinct Summary of Candidate Eligibility & Work Patterns
- Pay Structure: £40,388 (minimum £14,655.60/hour).
- Pensions: Employer contribution to Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme of £11,700 per year.
- Optional Blended Working: Remote flexibility possible, constrained by travel demands.
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Location & Travel logistics
The role uses Forestry Commission’s Cannock Chase Training Centre as a central hub. Whilst based at a local Forestry Commission office, you will travel across England, with occasional required overnight stays.
Interviews to be held physically at: Forestry Commission Training Centre, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ.
Structure & Duration
- Fixed Term: Ends on 31 August 2029 with a possibility to convert to permance.
- Interview Dates: Week commencing 20 July 2026 at training centre premises.
Success Profiling Breakdown: Required Evidence Considerations
Besides criteria-based interview elements, you will include:
Mitigation Criteria
- A tailored CV (no more than 2 pages), citing gaps honestly.
- A personal statement (500 words max) correlating past experience to role prerequisites.
- 250-word statements focusing on desired behaviours and ethical expectations (select behaviours include: “Seeing the Big Picture”, “Developing Self and Others”).
Secondment/Loan consult civil servants Laut evenly after approval—all internal moves will assess prior de-value transfer processes.
Recruitment Guarantees:
- Open recruitment via Civil Service guidelines.
- Inclusive approaches for disabled applicants, from template adaptions to logistical accommodations.
- Veterans encouraged through structured networks.
Getting Started
To apply:
- Complete tailored CV application.
- Justify relevance of skills andquery specific recruitment.
- Submit applications to FCERecruitment.GRS@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
For progression insights from candidates, follow that opening water-marked contact below and clarity on submission: FS.recruitment@forestrycommission.gov.uk.
Civil Service Policy & Diversity
- Government Recruitment Service promotes strict data-matching processes; tampering with AI-derived responses through phoney references will result in application withdrawal—[Candidate guidance].
Civil Service’s Diversity and Inclusion Scheme is part of this call. Final Interviews may require in-person demonstration of behaviours outside professional scenarios, including a write-a-link presentation (up to 15 minutes).
Note for Reserves
A temporary extension reserve list here will apply for up to 12 months post-interviews.
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