Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England
Estates Administration Officer
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Estates Administration Officer
Job Title – Estates Administration Officer
We are Forestry England.
We live and breathe forests.
About the Organisation
Forestry England is a passionate team dedicated to growing the nation’s forests, creating positive change for people and the environment. We deliver sustainable landscapes, enriching experiences, protecting wildlife, improving air quality, and producing timber. Together, we shape a greener future.
Role Summary
Join our team as an Estates Administration Officer, delivering high-quality administrative support to the National Estates Team. This role combines accountability and flexibility, ensuring core responsibilities—administrative, financial, and compliance—are met with precision.
Salary & Contract
- Salary: £26,959 per annum
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: National Office, 620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, BS16 1EJ
- Closing Date: 29th July 2026, 23:58
Key Responsibilities
You will provide critical administrative support, including:
- Administrative Support: Assisting the National Estates team with routine tasks.
- Compliance & Financial Administration: Ensuring strict adherence to financial and regulatory standards.
- Efficient Operations: Maintaining day-to-day procurement, asset management, and record-keeping.
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What We Offer
Financial Benefits
- Pension: Forestry England contributes 28.97% to your pension as part of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
Work-Life Balance
- Holidays: 25 days per year, increasing by one day annually (up to 30 days), including bank holidays.
- Parking & Enrichment: Free parking at all Forestry England sites, plus free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
Employee Support & Discounts
- STaR Benefits: Our employee scheme offers:
- Supermarket discounts
- Travel (hotels, flights)
- Clothing, electronics, and more
- Mobile/insurance savings
- Holiday deals & gym memberships
- Lifelong Career Growth: Professional development, soutenance for learning plans, and sponsorships to professional bodies.
Working Together
- Civil Service Diversity & Inclusion: We participate in the Disability Confident Scheme (guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants meeting core criteria) and support veterans & ex-prisoners. Conversational English is a mandatory requirement.
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Assessment Process
- Application: 500-word personal statement + 200-word statement on relevant experience.
- Interview: Technical skills + behavioural assessments, focusing on:
- Managing a quality service
- Working together
- Communicating and influencing
- Making effective decisions
- Security Checks: Criminal records and baseline personnel standard checks required.
Note: Interviews will be held at the Bristol office on June 5th, 2026.
Additional Resources
- Review Forestry England’s full benefits and application process.
- Learn more about Civil Service merit-based recruitment and redeployment initiatives.
Ready to Apply?
- Include AI-assistance disclaimer as per our guidelines.
- Contact for reasonable adjustments: fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk
Application links and full Job Description available as PDF attachments.
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