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
37 hours per week

Salary
£60,293 to £66,375 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 committed to adapting landscapes for tomorrow while delivering impactful outcomes today, including 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
Alongside your salary, 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 every year’s service up to 30 days (pro-rated for part-time employees), plus bank holidays.

Additional benefits include access to STaR, our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on supermarket shopping, holidays, gym memberships, insurance, and more. You will also enjoy free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.

Forestry England is committed to lifelong learning and career development, supporting continuing professional development, individual learning plans, and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Proven leadership experience in forestry, timber trading, or forest management is essential. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans that balance financial sustainability with environmental outcomes is required.

About you
You are a strategic thinker with strong leadership and communication skills. You are passionate about sustainable forestry and natural capital, able to inspire and lead teams to deliver value for money and high-quality environmental results. You are adaptable and committed to continuous improvement and building capability within your team.

You will be assessed on behaviours including Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Delivering Value for Money, and Building Capability for All.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications in forestry, environmental management, or related fields are desirable. Membership of professional bodies and commitment to continuing professional development will be supported.