Work Supervisor

You will support the beat forester in all aspects of forest management on the beat, this includes restocking and timber harvesting. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating contractors to complete works to a high health & safety and quality standard, ensuring targets are met within a given time frame. You should be able to work closely with a team to solve problems and manage challenges that may arise throughout the process. You will be self-motivated and be able to work on your own when required.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

• Supervise operational sites to identify health, safety, and environmental issues, and take corrective action.
• Monitor progress against the contract or work schedule.
• Accurately record site visits and keep the Forester and other colleagues informed of progress and other issues in a timely way.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the beat facilities including environmental and safety standards.
• Assist in leading and managing staff and contractors to deliver outputs and results.
• Complete site assessments and gathering data / information to inform operational planning, for example measuring timber for sale and maintaining stock records.
• Communicate appropriately with colleagues and all stakeholders including landowners, neighbours, contractors, customers, and members of the public.
• Act as Duty Officer providing 24 hr emergency contact cover for a period of one week in approximately every 14 weeks i.e. approximately 4 times per year.

And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

How to apply…

We cannot accept applications via email. Please follow the steps outlined below. Any CVs and/or personal statements sent outside the system will not be considered for shortlisting.

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

You will also be assessed on Experience, and the Technical Success Profile at the interview. The technical element could include a presentation, practical or written task.

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

If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland.uk.

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

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