New National Forests Project Manager

Our Vision for Transformation through Forests

This is a defining moment for the National Forest, with a renewed Vision to harness the transformative power of forests to restore nature, connect communities, and drive enterprise for a positive future. Over 30 years, this 200 square mile landscape has been reshaped, more than 10 million trees planted, and forest cover increased from 6% to 26%. Now, we are ready to build on this success within the National Forest itself, enabling three new national forests and championing a forest network for England.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join us to take forward this work on new national forests. This role is full-time, working 37 hours per week, for a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2031, with potential for extension depending on funding.

Our Commitment to You

• Salary of £43,500 – £48,575
• Civil Service Pension scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays
• Staff bonuses
• Flexible working options
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on gym memberships

Your Role in Our Vision

As the New National Forests Project Manager, you’ll lead the effective project management of centralised activities for the three new national forests.

Specifically, you’ll manage the centralised reporting of progress, targets and budgets, liaising with programme managers for each new national forest.

You’ll also provide technical support on land use issues, including forest creation grants delivery, habitat management and land use planning, writing briefings and policy papers.

Additionally, you will:

• Liaise with external partners
• Procure and contract manage consultancy works
• Support communications, advocacy and funding work

What You’ll Bring

For the Project Manager role, you will need:

• A relevant degree-level / professional qualification, or at least five years’ work-based experience in a similar role
• Proven experience of project managing partnership projects
• Experience of building productive relationships at all levels
• Knowledge of land use and environmental policy and practice

If you are excited by this opportunity, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

The application deadline is midday on Monday 20 July. Interviews will be held at the National Forest offices in Moira on Monday 27 July.