Location
Kings House, Lyndhurst, Hants. Alternative locations within the South England Forest District may be considered.

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£31,159 per annum

About the Role
Join Forestry England, the country's largest land manager, dedicated to growing and caring for the nation’s forests for people, nature, and the economy. As a Works Supervisor (Harvesting), you will support the Harvesting Forester (Standing Sales) and District Forester (Harvesting) by preparing standing sales parcels for national and local sales events. Your role includes frontline supervision and site management of Tariffing operations by contractors, liaising with Beat Foresters, Civil Engineering Teams, Archaeology surveyors, and others. You will help set and maintain standards ahead of harvesting operations, ensuring conservation areas and archaeological features are clearly identified during marking.

You will support the preparation of standing sales in line with the District Harvesting Programme, lead and manage staff and contractors to meet operational site assessments and silvicultural prescriptions, supervise contractors through regular site visits, and ensure contracts are delivered within agreed timescales. You will record and file site visit reports, support operational and Health and Safety standards, and assist with contract management of harvesting sites and the tree safety programme. The role may also require participation in the South England Forest District Duty Officer roster, providing 24-hour emergency contact cover approximately four times per year.

Forestry England manages 46,000 hectares of public forest estate across the South England Forest District, including areas of national and international conservation importance. The team is diverse, with roles ranging from foresters and wildlife rangers to civil engineers and ecologists, all contributing to sustainable forest management and public access.

Benefits
Forestry England offers a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%, 25 days holiday per year (increasing with service up to 30 days, pro-rated for part-time employees), plus bank holidays. Employees have access to the STaR benefits scheme offering discounts on shopping, holidays, insurance, gym memberships, and wellbeing apps. Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury are provided. Forestry England supports lifelong learning and career development through professional development opportunities and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Experience in supervising harvesting operations, managing contractors, and working within forestry or land management environments is desirable. Ability to prepare and manage standing sales and operational site assessments is essential.

About you
You will be a motivated and organised individual with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. You should have excellent communication skills and a commitment to health and safety standards. The role requires flexibility to participate in emergency duty officer cover and work collaboratively within a diverse team.

Qualifications
Relevant forestry or land management qualifications are advantageous. Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively in accurate spoken English. Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record check and government baseline personnel security standard check.