The Works Supervisor will plan, deliver, and supervise work programmes for contractors and staff to ensure compliance with the UK Forestry Standard and UK Woodland Assurance Standard. Assist in setting and maintaining standards in all aspects of forest and woodland management to help meet business plan targets.
Where you'll work
North England Forest District is the largest in England, covering 86,000ha, made up of 61,000 ha of forest and 25,000ha of open land in Cumbria, Durham, Gateshead, Lancashire and Northumberland. The District is managed by a team of more than 140 staff. The forest area is currently 90% conifer and 10% broadleaf. Annual timber production is in the region of 550,000m3. The District has 45 SSSIs covering over 10,000ha and is a major contributor to nationally significant biodiversity projects which help support red squirrels, water voles, ospreys and red kites. Our built and agricultural non-woodland estate is extensive and we are engaged in a programme of business development and conservation initiatives.
The recreation experiences we provide are focused on our five Forest Centres: Grizedale, Gisburn, Hamsterley, Kielder and Whinlatter. Around 1 million people enjoy these forests collectively each year. The outlying forests of Chopwell Wood, Ennerdale and the Forests of Rothbury are increasingly popular with local visits; enhancing the health and wellbeing of our local communities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supervise operational sites to identify health, safety, and environmental issues, and take corrective action.
2. Monitor progress against the contract or work schedule.
3. Accurately record site visits and keep the Forester and other colleagues informed of progress and other issues in a timely way.
4. Oversee the day-to-day management of the beat facilities including environmental and safety standards.
5. Assist in leading and managing staff and contractors to deliver outputs and results.
6. Complete site assessments and gather data/information to inform operational planning, for example measuring timber for sale and maintaining stock records.
7. Communicate appropriately with colleagues and all stakeholders including landowners, neighbours, contractors, customers, and members of the public.
8. Any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.
Application Process
You will be asked to upload your CV and 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.
Behaviours Being Assessed
1. Making Effective Decisions
2. Communicating and Influencing
3. Working Together
4. Delivering at Pace
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. 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 baseline personnel security standard checks.
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
1. UK nationals
2. Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
3. Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
4. 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)
5. Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
6. Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Essential Professional and Technical Experience
1. Proven track record in successfully planning and supervising forest operations or hold a recognised Forestry qualification or similar qualification to National Diploma level.
2. Good understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace.
3. Knowledge and understanding of industry standards and best practice.
4. Competent IT user with experience in MS Office suite of applications.
5. Excellent communication skills.
Desirable Professional and Technical Experience
1. Experience using GIS.
Qualifications
Essential:
1. A GCSE in Maths and English or functional skills equivalent.
2. Full UK Driving Licence
Alongside your salary of £29,171, Forestry Commission contributes £8,450 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
+ 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year of service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part-time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
+ STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays, clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.
+ Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
+ A commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans, and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
Read more about the benefits on the Forestry England website.
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