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Beat Forester - Rothbury
- Public sector
- 09/07/2024
- £34,080.00 - £36,934.00 /yearly
- Full Time & Permanent
Job Type
Salary
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Background Information
Forestry England is the nations largest land manager. We have around 1,000 staff and 20,000 volunteers looking after more land and more trees than any other organisation. We also work in partnership with others across government and the charitable and private sectors.
North England Forest District is the largest in England, with 130 staff helping care for some 86,000ha, made up of 61,000ha of forest and 25,000ha of open land in Cumbria, County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Lancashire and Northumberland. Annual timber production is 550,000m3 and the current planting programme is more than three million trees per annum. We operate in some of Englands most remote areas, generating significant economic impact, and we are important stakeholders in many regional initiatives.
The district is home to 45 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), covering over 10,000ha, and is a major contributor to nationally significant biodiversity projects supporting red squirrels, water voles, ospreys, red kites, forest rewilding, limestone woodland and blanket bog restoration.
Our built and agricultural non-woodland estate is extensive, and we are engaged in a programme of business development which will create opportunities for additional revenue.
Rothbury beat comprises of 22 woodlands ranging in size from 100ha 3500ha, with a wide variety of conifer and broadleaf species. Some of the woodlands are in the Northumberland National Park and all are managed for multi-purpose objectives, determined by their individual character and location.
The Beat has an annual restocking programme of about 100 hectares and a timber harvesting programme of around, 50,000 m3 each year from clear felling, thinnings and low impact silvicultural systems.
This role is responsible for the line management of a Forestry Works Supervisor and three Forest Craftspersons.
Initially there will be a focus on recovery operations related to significant storm damage from winter 2021, primarily Storm Arwen. This will include the continuation of harvesting operations within windblown areas and follow up ground preparation and restocking operations.
Purpose of the Job:
Key Work Areas:
1. People
2. Beat Planning & Operational Management
Prepare and implement plans to deliver high quality forest operations across the Beat through harvesting, forest and environmental management operations, including:
3. Health and Safety
4. Communication and External Liaison
Essential
Please clearly demonstrate how the above applies to you throughout your application. Failure to do so will mean that your application is automatically sifted out.
Desirable
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and 750-word personal statement. Further details about what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Your CV will need to include your employment history as well as your qualifications.
Your 750-word personal statement will be assessed against the person specification so please align this as closely as possible to the criteria listed.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using your CV. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Interview
Interview: 28th August 2024 (please note this date could be subject to change)
Interviews to be held at: North England District Office, Eals Burn, Bellingham, Hexham, NE48 2HP.
For candidates invited to interview you will be asked behaviour-based questions, where we will be asking for evidence from your previous roles, and questions to see whether your experience reflects the needs of the role.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to the Forestry Commission from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving licence that enables them to drive in the UK. However, the Forestry Commission is willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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