District Ecologist – Biodiversity

Join us. We’re foresters, professionals and experts. We are a passionate team who love to share our enthusiasm and want to make a positive difference for you and the environment.

Together, we’re using our scale and expertise to grow the nation’s forests for everyone. We’re already adapting our landscapes for tomorrow, and getting stuff done today, like creating amazing places and experiences for you to enjoy. We’re providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe and producing sustainable timber.

What you’ll do…

Our vision is that the nation’s forests will provide the most valuable places for wildlife to thrive and expand in England. The District Ecologist will play a key role in the delivery of that vision by leading the team of Area Ecologists and inspiring others to support our work for nature. Together we are Forestry England, we grow forests for all, for life.

This role is funded by DEFRA rather than through Forestry England generated revenue, and is therefore subject to government spending reviews. While DEFRA has indicated long term support for the Biodiversity Programme and we expect funding to continue, it is possible that funding levels may change at the end of any financial year depending on DEFRA’s budget allocations. In the event of funding changes, we would prioritise retaining staff posts wherever possible. This approach is consistent for roles within publicly funded organisations. We are committed to keeping staff informed and supported through any changes.

Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.

Where you’ll work…

The postholder will be based in the district office at Bank House, Coleford, Gloucestershire (other Forestry England office locations within the district may be considered). A blended working pattern can be agreed, with a minimum attendance at an office of 2-days per week.