Location
Central London with a mix of working from home and Forestry England offices. Occasional travel to other locations may be required, including rare overnight stays.

Hours
30 hours per week

Salary
£29,171 Pro Rata

About the Role
Join Forestry England, a passionate team dedicated to growing the nation’s forests and creating inclusive, accessible outdoor spaces. As a Business Support Officer, you will be part of the 'Access for All' programme team, which aims to deliver greater inclusion and access opportunities through infrastructure improvements across forests in England. Your role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and business support to the programme team and district project teams where appropriate. You will help ensure the delivery of access that is inclusive, promotes equality, and reflects the diversity of the nation. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance public access to forests while supporting environmental and community goals.

Benefits
Forestry England offers a generous benefits package including membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%, 25 days holiday per year (increasing with service, pro-rated for part-time), plus bank holidays. Employees have access to the STaR employee benefits scheme offering discounts on shopping, holidays, insurance, gym memberships, and wellbeing apps. Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury are also provided. Forestry England supports lifelong learning and career development through professional development opportunities and sponsored memberships of professional bodies.

Experience
Proven experience working in an office environment, preferably with a large, dispersed, and often remote team. High competency in IT, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

About you
You are a highly competent IT user with excellent organisational and communication skills. You are motivated to support a diverse team and contribute to inclusive access projects. You demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity and are adaptable to a flexible working environment including home and office-based work.

Qualifications
Relevant administrative or business support qualifications are desirable but not essential. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn are key to success in this role.