Forest Operation Works Supervisor

Job summary

As a Forest Operations Works Supervisor, you will deliver the day-to-day supervision of operational forestry programmes across Yorkshire Forest Districts Cleveland beat. Working closely with contractors, operational staff and colleagues to ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with the UK Forestry Standard, the UK Woodland Assurance Standard, and Forestry England's objectives.

Your work will directly influence how forestry operations are implemented through assisting and setting standards in all aspects of forestry and woodland management, helping to meet business plan targets whilst developing healthier, more resilient forests for future generations.

Job description

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

• Lead the day-to-day supervision and delivery of forestry operations, including timber harvesting, restocking and ground preparation, ride management, tree felling, fencing and wider vegetation management activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, within budget and to the required standards.
• Supervise contractors and Forestry England staff on site, ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements and taking prompt corrective action where necessary.
• Ensure all work is delivered efficiently and to required specifications, quality standards and timescales, promoting high standards.
• Undertake site assessments and surveys to support operational planning and decision-making, including timber measurements, maintain stock records and other forestry-related assessments.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of beat facilities, ensuring they remain safe, compliant, environmentally responsible and fit for purpose.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Forestry England colleagues, contractors, landowners, neighbours, stakeholders, customers and members of the public, communicating professionally and confidently.
• Undertake other duties reasonably requested by your Line Manager.
• And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.

Person specification

Skills, knowledge & experience

Essential professional and technical experience

• Proven track record of planning, supervising and delivering forestry or land management operations, and/or hold a recognised Forestry qualification or similar qualification to National Diploma level
• Experience of supervising contractors and monitoring operational performance against agreed standards, specifications and timescales.
• An ability to work effectively as part of a team and build productive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge and application of health, safety and environmental requirements within forestry, land management or related operational environments.
• Good understanding of forestry industry standards, best practice and operational procedures.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of collecting, analysing and recording operational, or forestry-related data.
• Competent IT user with experience of Microsoft Office applications and maintaining accurate operational records.

Desirable professional and technical experience

• Experience of using (forestry) Geographic Information System.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK driving license

Desirable

• A recognised Forestry, Arboriculture, Countryside Management or related qualification at National Diploma level (Level 3) or above.
• A GCSE in Math’s and English or functional skills equivalent.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £30,105, Forestry Commission contributes £8,721 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours.

How to apply…

You will be asked to write a 200 word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form.

The Behaviours being assessed at interview are –

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email [email removed].

If you're planning to use AI to support your application, please ensure you've read our guidelines here first.

Read more about our application process and working with us on the Forestry England website.

If candidates pass the interview but are not the leading candidate they can be placed on a reserve list. We may offer candidates on the reserve list for this role the opportunity to be considered for other roles at the same or lower pay bands.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete