Location
National, United Kingdom with some national travel required

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£62,404 - £68,433 per annum

About the Role
Join Forestry England, a passionate team dedicated to growing the nation’s forests for everyone. As Head of Nature Recovery Programme Delivery, you will provide leadership, governance, and delivery oversight for Forestry England’s Nature Recovery Programme. Your role will ensure the successful implementation of priority nature recovery outcomes across the nation’s forests. You will be part of a team that is adapting landscapes for tomorrow while creating amazing places and experiences, providing vital homes for wildlife, improving air quality, and producing sustainable timber. This fixed term appointment runs until 31st March 2029 with the possibility of extension or permanency.

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 STaR, the employee benefits scheme, offers discounts on supermarket shopping, hotel stays, clothing, mobile phones, insurance, holidays, gym memberships, 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 experience in programme delivery, preferably within environmental or forestry sectors. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver priority nature recovery outcomes at a national scale.

About you
You are a passionate and motivated professional with strong governance skills and the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels. You are committed to making a positive environmental impact and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You are adaptable to change and able to make effective decisions to improve programme delivery.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in environmental science, forestry, ecology, or related disciplines are desirable. A commitment to continual professional development and learning is essential.