Forestry England
Forest Planner SSSI
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Forest Planner SSSI
Forest Planner SSSI
Job Title – Forest Planner SSSI
Salary – £33,854 per annum
Contract Type – 3 year fixed-term appointment with the possibility of extension or permanency
Hours – 37 hours per week
Vacancy Closes – 26th July, 23:58
We are Forestry England. We live and breathe forests.
Joining us means becoming part of a passionate team of foresters and professionals who make a positive difference for people and the environment. Together, we’re growing the nation’s forests, creating experiences, protecting wildlife, and producing sustainable timber.
About the Role
As a Forest Planner, SSSI, you will develop, write, review, and consult on forest planning matters to ensure UKWAS compliance and deliver Forestry England’s strategy. Your key responsibilities include:
- Preparing Forest Plans, habitat and heritage plans, and supporting management documentation.
- Ensuring sustainable woodland management in line with UKFS standards.
- Leading the full review and revision of the New Forest Inclosures Forest Plan, a highly designated landscape with statutory and non-statutory interests and multiple stakeholders.
- Reviewing the existing plan, developing revision proposals, and stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborating with ecology, land management, harvesting teams, and external partners to turn policy into real-world delivery.
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The role is geographically focused on South Forest District, requiring approximately one-third of working hours outdoors—often independently. Travel across the estate and occasional overnight stays are necessary.
About You
To apply, you’ll need to craft:
- A 200-word statement on your relevant experience and career history.
- A 500-word personal statement on why you’re suited to this role.
You will be assessed on:
- Technical skills
- Strength-based questions in interviewing.
- Core Assessment Behaviours:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working together
- Delivering at pace
- Making effective decisions
Where You’ll Work
- Base Location: The King's House, Lyndhurst, Hants SO43 7NH
- Due to the role’s demands, you’ll travel regularly across Forestry England’s South District.
- Occasional day trips or overnight stays outside the area for meetings.
Benefits
Alongside your salary, we offer: ✅ Pension – Contributions averaging 28.97% towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. ✅ Holiday: 25 days per year, increasing by one day annually (up to 30 days) plus bank holidays. ✅ STaR Benefits Scheme – Discounts on:
- Supermarket shopping
- Hotel/motel/car stays
- Clothing, mobile phones & electronics
- Medical insurance, car insurance, gym memberships, utilities, and Headspace wellbeing. ✅ On-site perks:
- Free parking at Forestry England sites.
- Free entry to Westonbirt National Arboretum and Bedgebury National Pinetum. ✅ Career Development – Lifelong learning support, including:
- Professional development opportunities
- Learning plans & sponsorship to professional bodies ✅ Free physical fitness classes at some locations.
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Eligibility & Equal Opportunities
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service, committed to inclusive recruitment, including: 🔹 Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) – Candidates with disabilities meeting minimum requirements will be guaranteed interviews. 🔹 Support for Veterans & Prison Leavers through dedicated recruitment initiatives. 🔹 COVID-19-adjusted process ensures fairness in selection.
Please note compliance with UK government immigration rules is essential.
Additional Requirements
- Criminal Record Checks
- Government baseline personnel security standard checks
For full details about application process and company culture, visit the Forestry England website.
"If the leading candidates don’t emerge clearly, you may be placed on a reserve list for potential future offers within the same or lower pay band."
Open to Applications Until: 26th July 2023 (23:58 hours)
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