Location
Initially based at Forestry England’s Yorkshire Office in Pickering, moving to Dalby Forest Office in autumn 2027. Regular travel around Forestry England’s estate in Yorkshire required, with occasional trips outside Yorkshire for meetings, which may require overnight stays.

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£48,765 - £52,557 per annum

About the Role
As Head of Forestry and Timber for Yorkshire, you will direct timber trading and forest management activities, inspiring and leading the Sustainable Forestry Team to deliver Forestry England’s Business Plan and Strategy. This role involves close collaboration with regional and national teams to ensure a resilient, productive, and financially sustainable forestry estate that delivers high-quality environmental outcomes and increased natural capital value. You will champion improvements in health and safety culture, maintain UKWAS accreditation, encourage effective and efficient programme delivery, and promote innovation alongside climate change adaptation and resilience. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to growing the nation’s forests, creating amazing places and experiences, providing vital wildlife habitats, improving air quality, and producing sustainable timber.

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 per year of service up to 30 days (pro-rated for part-time employees), plus bank holidays. Access to the STaR employee benefits scheme offers discounts on supermarket shopping, hotel stays, clothing, mobile phones, insurance, holidays, gym memberships, household bills, and wellbeing apps. Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury are included. Forestry England supports lifelong learning and career development through continual professional development, individual learning plans, and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Proven leadership in forestry management, timber trading, or related fields. Experience working collaboratively across teams and delivering strategic business plans. Demonstrated ability to manage health and safety culture and maintain accreditation standards.

About you
Passionate about sustainable forestry and environmental outcomes. Strong communicator and team leader who can inspire and motivate others. Innovative thinker with a commitment to climate change adaptation and resilience. Able to travel regularly within Yorkshire and occasionally outside the region.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications in forestry, environmental management, or related disciplines are desirable. Commitment to continual professional development and career growth.