Job summary
The Forestry Commission are the government’s forestry experts and we work to protect, improve and expand England’s woods and forests. This is done by providing policy advice to government and leading delivery through regulation, incentives and protecting tree health.
Field Managers coordinate and lead the area’s Woodland Officers to expand, protect, improve and connect woodlands across the area. They also ensure the effective use of Forestry Commission incentives and regulations.
Job description
The Field Team Manager role, as part of Forest Services, is responsible for leading a team of Woodland Officers based in their geographical area and for ensuring the effective coordination of our incentives and regulatory activities.
Field Team Managers play a critical role in delivering a step change in our woodland creation levels, and in supporting the woodland management activity across the area. This includes working closely with Natural England, Environment Agency, Rural Payments Agency, Forestry England and the Forestry Commission Admin Hubs.
The role available is in Yorkshire – The post will be based in the Defra Office (Foss House) York with regular travel required across the area. The geographic focus of the work will be in Yorkshire with the opportunity to work flexibly from home where this meets business needs (regular attendance at Foss House will be required). The posts report to the Partnership and Expertise Manager (Sam Cooper) who is based in Foss House.