Location
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Kent

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£26,959 per annum

About the Role
Join Forestry England, a passionate team dedicated to growing and managing the nation’s forests for everyone. As a Forest Craftsperson, you will support the beat forester in shaping and maintaining the land we manage. Your duties will include carrying out a range of practical operations and inspections within the forest, assisting with any practical matters that arise. You will be a champion of our health and safety culture, embodying our value of ‘look out and look after’ in all aspects of your work. Together, we create amazing places and experiences, provide vital habitats for wildlife, improve air quality, and produce sustainable timber. This permanent role offers the opportunity to contribute to these important goals while working in a beautiful natural environment.

Benefits
Forestry England offers a generous pension contribution averaging 28.97% through the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. You will receive 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. Additional benefits include free parking at Forestry England sites, free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury, and access to the STaR employee benefits scheme with discounts on shopping, holidays, gym memberships, and more. We are committed to lifelong learning and career development, supporting continual professional development, individual learning plans, and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Relevant experience supporting forestry operations and practical land management is desirable. You will be assessed on your experience and technical skills during the interview process.

About you
You are safety conscious and committed to promoting a positive health and safety culture. You work well as part of a team and demonstrate Forestry England’s values, including ‘Seeing the Bigger Picture’, ‘Working Together’, and ‘Managing a Quality Service’. You are motivated to contribute to sustainable forest management and enjoy working outdoors in a natural environment.

Qualifications
Specific qualifications are not explicitly required; however, you must be able to communicate effectively in accurate spoken English. Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and government baseline personnel security standard check. Forestry England is an inclusive employer committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds.