Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England
Area Ecologist
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Area Ecologist
Area Ecologist at Forestry England
About the Role
organisation—Forestry England—is dedicated to nurturing our nation’s forests. We embody a passionate team of foresters, professionals, and experts committed to delivering impactful change for people and the environment.
Job Title
Area Ecologist (full title: Area Ecologist – Marches, PB6)
Key Facts
- Salary: £30,105 per annum
- Contract Type: 3-year fixed-term, with potential for extension or conversion to permanency
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Mortimer Forest Office, Whitcliffe, Ludlow, Shropshire (SY8 2HD)
- Closes: 12th July, 23:58
What You’ll Do
This vital role plays a critical part in achieving Forestry England’s vision: "To ensure England’s forests are the best places for wildlife to thrive."
Key Responsibilities
Your work will centre on ecological advisory services and monitoring, ensuring:
- Operational teams manage species, habitats, and protected sites per legislation, policy, and best practice.
- Habitats and species are actively monitored across a range of areas.
- Supporting planning and recreation teams in data-driven decision-making.
Specific Duties
- Provide expert ecological advice and advocacy.
- Conduct habitat and species monitoring to support resource management.
- Work with district stakeholders to uphold biodiversity goals.
- Contribute towards consultation, reporting, and public engagement.
- Engage with broader teams for collaborative policy and operational planning.
(Reporting line: District Ecologist.)
Where You’ll Work
Mortimer Forest Office sits in the heart of the Marche region of Shropshire. Here, you’ll collaborate within this organisation’s objectives, championing wildlife protection while fostering access to forests.
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Requirements
** Preferred Qualifications/Education**
- A relevant degree (BSc/MSci or similar) in ecology, nature conservation, environmental science, or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of UK ecological legislation (e.g. Habitats Directive, UK Biodiversity Action Plans).
Experience/Acquired Skills
Essential Criteria
- Practical experience in habitat management, field monitoring, and biodiversity assessment.
- Fieldwork ability, strong understanding of recording methodologies and survey techniques.
- Familiarity with natural environment policies, software tools (e.g., GBIF, iRecord, BSBI), and GIS.
- Record of working collaboratively with stakeholders in conservation, land management, and planning.
Desirables
- Experience with ** деревья-декоративные and forest public engagement initiatives**.
- Knowledge of Advised treatments, proponents or implementation of conservation projects.
- Familiarity with Water Framework Directive or biodiversity net gain goals.
Benefits
We recognise the importance of supporting your personal and professional growth, offering:
Financial and Pension Benefits
- Civil Service Pension Scheme member with an average 28.97% employer contribution.
- 25+ days annual leave, incrementing to 30 days (prorated for part-time roles), plus bank holidays.
Flexibility & Wellbeing
- STaR Benefits Scheme:
- Discounts on groceries, hotels, clothing, insurance, holidays, and more.
- Free access to Headspace wellbeing app.
- Free parking across Forestry England venues.
- Free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
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Career Development
- Active investment in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Access to sponsored professional memberships and tailored training plans.
About Forestry England
As part of the Civil Service, Forestry England prioritises inclusivity, biodiversity, and offers entry into our Disability Confident Scheme under the Great Place to Work for Veterans Programme. If eligible, our below-minimum-recruitment-selection criteria guarantees an interview, while our Redeployment Interview Scheme assists veterans or prison leavers.
Criteria
- Nationality Requirement: Must demonstrate conversational English proficiency under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.
- DBS and Baseline Security Clearance: Requires criminal record and government personnel check.
Process Overview
- Application: References or testimonials are required.
- Write a 200-word paragraph on relevant experience & career history.
- A 500-word personal statement outlining why you’re a good fit.
- Sifting Round: Assess from both above criteria.
- Interview Question Domains:
- Working Together
- Delivering At Pace
- Seeing the Big Picture
How to Apply
For a full job description and application guidelines, refer to the Forestry England vacancy portal. Apply now.
Need Assistance?
For reasonable adjustments or AI support inquiries, contact: fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk
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