Location
This role can be based at our National Office in Bristol (BS16 1EJ) or, by negotiation, at another of our major office locations.

Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week

Salary
£60,293 to £66,375 per annum

About the Role
Join Forestry England, a passionate team dedicated to growing the nation’s forests for everyone. We are foresters, professionals, and experts committed to creating amazing places and experiences, providing vital homes for wildlife, improving air quality, and producing sustainable timber. As Head of Forestry and Timber, you will lead Forestry England’s timber trading and forest management activities, maximising the value of forestry assets. Working closely with the Director of Operations - Forestry and Land Management, you will set the strategic direction to ensure a resilient, productive, and financially sustainable forestry estate that delivers high quality environmental outcomes and increases natural capital value.

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 bank holidays. Our STaR employee benefits scheme offers discounts on everyday shopping, holidays, gym memberships, insurance, and wellbeing apps. Additional benefits include free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury. We are committed to lifelong learning and career development, supporting continuing professional development, individual learning plans, and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Proven experience in forestry management, timber trading, or a related field with a strong track record of delivering strategic outcomes and managing complex forestry operations.

About you
You are a strategic leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to see the big picture. You are adaptable, focused on continuous improvement, and capable of leading and motivating teams to deliver value for money. You demonstrate strong capability building and have a commitment to environmental sustainability and natural capital enhancement.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications in forestry, land management, or a related discipline are desirable. Membership of a professional body is advantageous. You must have the ability to provide conversation in accurate spoken English as required by the Immigration Act 2016.

Additional Information
Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and government baseline personnel security standard check. Forestry England is part of the Civil Service and supports diversity and inclusion initiatives, including guaranteed interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet minimum criteria. The recruitment process is based on fair and open competition and merit.