Location
Fineshade, Northamptonshire, covering sites across Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire.

Hours
37 hours per week, with occasional weekend and public holiday working.

Salary
£33,854 per annum

About the Role
As a Forest Centre Manager at Forestry England, you will be responsible for managing recreation operations across multiple sites. Your key duties will include leading the recreation team, ensuring health and safety compliance, managing budgets with a focus on income generation, overseeing contract and asset management, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to enhance and deliver an excellent visitor experience. You will be based at the Fineshade office (NN17 3BB) and will require a full current UK driving licence to fulfill the role, although alternative proposals for fulfilling driving requirements may be considered. Join a passionate team dedicated to growing the nation’s forests, creating amazing places and experiences, supporting wildlife habitats, improving air quality, and producing sustainable timber.

Benefits
Forestry England offers a comprehensive 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 by one day per year of service up to 30 days (pro-rated for part-time employees), plus bank holidays. Employees have access to the STaR employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday shopping, holidays, gym memberships, insurance, and wellbeing apps. Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury are included. Forestry England supports lifelong learning and career development through professional development opportunities, individual learning plans, and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Relevant experience in managing teams and operations within a recreation or forestry environment is desirable. Experience in budget management, contract oversight, and health and safety compliance is important.

About you
You are a motivated and passionate individual with strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. You have excellent decision-making skills and are committed to improving visitor experiences while maintaining safety and operational standards. A full current UK driving licence is required to carry out the duties of this role, although alternative arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications
There are no specific qualification requirements stated; however, relevant professional qualifications or experience in forestry, recreation management, or related fields will be advantageous.