Woodland Creation Officer - London, United Kingdom - Forestry Commission
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Salary:
- £32,612 - £35,343
- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
- Executive Officer
- Pay Band 5(Op)
Contract type: - Permanent
Business area: - FC
- Forest Services
- The Forestry Commission are the Government's forestry experts, and facilitate the protection, improvement and expansion of England's trees, woodlands and forestry sector
Type of role:
- Environment and Sustainability
Working pattern: - Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share
Number of jobs available: - 1Contents
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Location
- London (region), South East EnglandAbout the job
Job summary:
Never has there been a more important time for trees and forests to help tackle the climate emergency and provide a much-needed sanctuary for people and wildlife.
Our Prime Minister and our government are committed as part of the Environmental Improvement Plan to increasing the tree canopy cover across England from the current 14.5% to at least 16.5% by this means 34,000 ha of new tree cover by 2028.
This acceleration in current planting rates in England will contribute to meeting the net-zero by 2050 ambitions, and to government's wider environmental targets.
This was supported by the announcement in the 2021 budget of £640m for a new Nature for Climate Fund 'to support natural habitats like woodland and peat' and the publication of the England Tree Action Plan.
The Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Forestry Commission have set up a joint tree planting programme for England to support the forestry sector, landowners and communities in the delivery of these ambitions.
- Developing sector capacity.
- Woodland creation on public land.
- Woodland creation on private land.
If you are passionate about the role of trees, woods and forestry in creating a better future for England, and want to play a key part in realising that, we want to hear from you.
By joining the Forestry Commission, you will become part of a team of passionate, committed colleagues, and be able to build on a wealth of expertise to take this ambitious work forward.
You will be able to make your mark by helping the Forestry Commission to revolutionise how we work together and reach new stakeholders.
Our staff engagement levels are consistently well above the Civil Service average and staff turnover is well below. We value our people, we look after them, and we will look after you. We hope you will join us for the challenge.Job description:
The Woodland Creation Officer role represents Forest Services front-line woodlands and forestry expertise. It involves ensuring the delivery of Government forestry policy through the effective use of advice and incentives.
The role provides an important interface between Forest Services and landowners and forestry agents, promoting, advising on, and helping to facilitate a diverse range of woodland creation proposals.
The post-holders will operate as part of the Area Delivery Teams, and also have close working links to the national Incentives Development team and the Promotion and Engagement workforce.
They will also work closely with the national Policy and Advice team (PAt) to ensure that proposals meet the requirements of the UK Forestry Standard.
Regular travel across the FS Delivery Area and occasional overnight stays will be required.These Woodland Creation Officer posts will cover:
- Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Berkshire based at Wendover office.
If you live within that area then you have the opportunity to work in a blended manner directly from your home, once you have become fully established in the role.
New WCO's are expected to attend your substantive office 2 to 3 days per week to allow you to learn the role from managers and colleagues.
If your home lies outwith your work area you will be expected to travel to your work area or office in your own time and cost.
Responsibilities -
Providing front line advice on woodland creation:
- Engaging and enthusing landowners on how new woodland can deliver their aspirations while also delivering multifunctional benefits to the environment, society and the economy.
- Advising on funding options: grants, carbon funding, nitrate offsetting and sponsorship.
- Explaining the requirements of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS)'s woodland design and planning requirements.
- Working as part of the wider Area teams to proactively identify and engage with landowners/agents with an interest in woodland creation.
- Supporting landowners and forestry agents in identifying consultees, sources of information and relevant contacts to facilitate the preparation of high quality UKFS com
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