Location
Gisburn Forest & Stocks, Stephen Park, Slaidburn, BB7 4TS

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£26,959 per annum

About the Role
Join Forestry England, a passionate team of foresters, professionals, and experts dedicated to growing the nation’s forests for everyone. We are adapting landscapes for tomorrow while creating amazing places and experiences for people to enjoy today. Our work provides vital homes for wildlife, improves air quality, and produces sustainable timber. As a Forest Craftsperson, you will support the beat forester by carrying out a range of forest operations and inspections, assisting with practical matters as they arise. You will be a champion of our health and safety culture, embodying our value of 'look out and look after' in all your work.

Benefits
Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension through the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. You will receive 25 days holiday per year, increasing by one day for each year of service up to 30 days (pro-rated for part-time employees), plus additional bank holidays. STaR, our employee benefits scheme, offers discounts on everyday shopping, holidays, gym memberships, insurance, and wellbeing apps. Free parking is available at Forestry England sites, along with free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury. 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 in forestry or land management is desirable but not explicitly stated. You will be assessed on your relevant experience and career history during the application process.

About you
You should be a team player who works well with others, demonstrates a commitment to quality service, and makes effective decisions. You will need to embrace and promote a strong health and safety culture. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate these behaviours during the interview process.

Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications listed; however, candidates will be assessed on technical skills and strength-based questions. Successful applicants will undergo a criminal record check and government baseline personnel security standard check. Fluency in spoken English is essential for this role.