Location
Coleford, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£29,171 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 Work Supervisor - Tree Safety, you will be based at the Coleford Office in the historic Forest of Dean, a complex woodland with a rich legacy and diverse habitats. Your role will support the Beat Forester in planning and implementing all aspects of Tree Safety management including surveys, specifying work, contractor supervision, and GIS editing/data management. The Forest of Dean Tree Safety programme is a vital and challenging task due to the mosaic of woodland, open habitats, and surrounding settlements. You will contribute to maintaining safe and sustainable forest environments while helping to create amazing places and experiences for the public to enjoy. Forestry England is committed to adapting landscapes for the future, supporting wildlife habitats, improving air quality, and producing sustainable timber.

Benefits
Forestry England offers a competitive pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 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 access to the STaR employee discount scheme, free parking at Forestry England sites, free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury, and a strong commitment to lifelong learning and career development through professional support and sponsored memberships.

Experience
Relevant experience in tree safety management, surveying, contractor supervision, and data management is essential. Experience working in complex woodland environments or similar forestry settings is highly desirable.

About you
You are a motivated and professional individual with a passion for forestry and environmental stewardship. You have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. You are adaptable to the challenges of working in a historic and diverse forest landscape and committed to delivering high-quality tree safety management.

Qualifications
Applicants should have relevant technical knowledge and skills related to tree safety and forest management. Specific qualifications are not detailed but a commitment to continual professional development and the ability to meet Civil Service standards, including security and language requirements, is expected.