Forestry England
Communications Officer
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Communications Officer
Forestry England: Communications Officer
Forestry England is a passionate organisation connected to England’s forests. We breathe, grow, and work towards making our natural landscapes healthier and more accessible for everyone.
Job Title
Communications Officer Salary: £33,854 per annum Contract Type: 3 Year Fixed Term Appointment (with possibility of extension or permanency) Hours: 37 hours per week Vacancy Closes: 16th July, 23:58
About the Role
At Forestry England, we are foresters, professionals, and woodland experts—passionate about improving lives and environments through our forests. We are building a sustainable future by preserving biodiversity, creating preventative healthcare through green space, and maintaining timber production.
We’re seeking a talented Communications Officer to join our Brand and Engagement team, helping to amplify our story, mobilise partnerships (including Forest Holidays), and deliver inspiring campaigns to connect people with our forests.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and distribute high-quality, consistent messaging across multiple stakeholder groups
- Advance Forestry England’s brand and commit to fostering authentic relationships with audiences
- Coordinate communications activities tied to Forest Holidays site developments and campaigns
- Contribute to wider corporate priorities, ensuring successful delivery of cross-channel output
- Collaborate with colleagues and external partners (e.g., road wardens, NGOs, volunteer groups)
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We’re looking for someone who can embed our organisation’s tone of voice and brand guidelines naturefully while delivering engaging and targeted communications.
Location & Flexibility
This role supports remote/hybrid working, with frequent business travel to sites nationwide including temporary overnight stays and collaboration visits to our Bristol head office.
Benefits
- Pre-retirement pension schemes with 28.97% employer contribution
- 25+ days holiday per annum (accrues to 30 days maximum)
- STaR bonuses for all-day living essentials (supermarkets, retailers, travel and wellness)
- Free parking at all UK forestry sites plus free entry to our National Arboretums
- Active support for professional development, career growth, and invited organisational memberships
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Application Process
Stage 1: Write a 200-word experience statement and personletteral statement (≤500 words). Stage 2: Interview focusing on:
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Communicating & Influencing
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Working Together
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Managing Quality & Service
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Delivering at Pace
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Aspiring candidates will undergo criminal record checks and BS7445 security screening.
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Reasonable adjustments are supported by the selection team—contact fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk.
Additional Notes
— Forestry England is a Disability Confident Scheme Partner, guaranteeing interviews to disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. — Open to current Civil Service redeploes & part of the Veteran & Prison Leaver Workforce Initiative. — All applicants must demonstrate proficient oral/spoken English (Immigration Act 2016 Part 7).
Read more about these policies at forestryengland.uk.
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