Location
Sherwood, Nottingham NG21 9JL, Cannock WS15 2UQ, or another local office by agreement.

Hours
44 hours per week

Salary
£37,537 - £39,661 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 a Wildlife Manager, you will plan and implement safe and professional wildlife management programmes to protect tree crops and enhance ecosystems. You will provide leadership and technical support within the district and through national networks. This fixed-term role 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. Our employee benefits scheme, STaR, offers discounts on everyday shopping, holidays, gym memberships, insurance, and more. Free parking is available at Forestry England sites along with free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury. We are committed to lifelong learning and career development through continual professional development, support for individual learning plans, and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Relevant experience in wildlife management or related environmental roles is desirable. Experience in planning and implementing wildlife protection programmes and providing technical leadership will be advantageous.

About you
You are passionate about forestry and wildlife conservation, with strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively within teams and across networks. You demonstrate effective decision-making and can deliver results at pace. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to professional development are essential.

Qualifications
Specific qualifications are not explicitly stated, but relevant professional or technical qualifications in wildlife management, ecology, forestry, or environmental science will be beneficial. A commitment to ongoing learning and development is expected.