Location
Central District, based at a local office in Sherwood Pines NG21 9JL, Market Rasen LN8 3RQ, or Fineshade NN17 3BB, with regular travel between woodland creation sites in Lincolnshire and occasional travel across the wider Central District. A vehicle will be provided for all business travel.

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£30,105 per annum

About the Role
Join Forestry England as a Woodland Creation Works Supervisor supporting the Central Forest District's woodland creation programme. You will be part of a dynamic team creating new multipurpose woods at scale, primarily in Lincolnshire. Working closely with Woodland Creation Foresters, you will plant, protect, maintain, and monitor new woodland across multiple sites. Your responsibilities include planning, delivering, and supervising work programmes for contractors and staff, ensuring compliance with the UK Forestry Standard and UK Woodland Assurance Standard. You will help set and maintain standards in all aspects of forest and woodland management to meet business plan targets. This role involves travel and working across various sites within the Central District.

About Forestry England
Forestry England manages 30,000 hectares of National Forests in the Central District, ranging from ancient oak woods to new community forests. The district produces 150,000 tonnes of timber annually and provides habitats for diverse wildlife. With over 8 million people living within 20 miles of these forests, Forestry England manages seven visitor centres attracting over 2.5 million visits per year and 23,000 hectares of accessible woodlands. The organisation is committed to growing the nation’s forests sustainably, enhancing biodiversity, and creating enjoyable outdoor experiences.

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. Additional benefits include access to the STaR employee discount scheme, free parking at Forestry England sites, free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury, and a commitment to lifelong learning through career development support including professional development and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Experience in forestry, woodland creation, or land management is desirable. Proven ability to plan, supervise, and deliver work programmes involving contractors and staff is essential. Knowledge of sustainable land management practices and compliance with forestry standards is required.

About you
You are a motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong organisational and leadership skills. You enjoy working outdoors and are committed to environmental sustainability. You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external stakeholders. Flexibility to travel regularly across multiple sites is essential.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in forestry, land management, or a related discipline are preferred. A full clean UK driving licence is required due to the travel demands of the role.