Works Supervisor (Biodiversity)


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	from £31,159 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	East Midlands
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

Forestry England’s Biodiversity Plan sets out a bold ambition of nature recovery in the nation’s forests. Working across five principal focus areas, Forestry England aims to restore resilient biodiversity in the nation’s forests, delivering our vision to ensure that these forests provide the most valuable places for wildlife to thrive and expand in England.

With a multi-million-pound budget, supported by Defra and a growing portfolio of external funders, the programme makes a significant investment in nature recovery, alongside Forestry England’s parallel ambitions for sustainable timber production and connecting people with our forests.

The District has ambitious plans for nature recovery and the Biodiversity Works Supervisor will support the delivery of two key work areas:

Implementation of Nature Networks at landscape-scale, such as habitat corridors and riparian zones.

Uplifting the condition of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and other designated sites.

Working closely with District Ecologists and Foresters, you will utilise your forestry and ecological expertise to ensure the effective design and delivery of multiple land management operations across the district

This is an exciting role, at the forefront of nature recovery in Forestry England. Reporting to the Environment Manager in Central England Forest District, the post holder will work alongside district-based staff, including ecologists, planners and foresters, as well as the national Biodiversity and Resilience Programme team. The post holder will be part of a network of colleagues across the country delivering similar nature recovery projects, sharing expertise and experience.

Essential requirements

Essential Professional and Technical experience Relevant experience in the forestry sector and /or conservation land management sector. Understanding of health and safety in forestry or land management operations. Experience of engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Practice of working to deadlines, meeting objectives and problem solving. Team worker, able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and taking ownership of the responsibilities of the role. Adaptable in the face of changing situations. Excellent communicator, both written and verbally, able to adapt to a range of audiences. Competent using information technology, and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Experienced with using GIS and AutoCAD, with the ability to produce drawings and details Desirable Professional and Technical experience Experience in contract supervision. Knowledge and / or experience of procurement and contract management. Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). A working knowledge of environmental legislation and UFKFS / UKWAS requirements, including their practical application. Qualifications Essential A full and current driving license that enables you to drive in the UK. Desirable Qualification in ecology / forestry or similar discipline and/or experience in conservation and/or land management. A member (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional body, e.g. Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, Institute of Chartered Foresters. The duties of this post require the post holder to sometimes travel to remote locations that are not accessible by public transport. You will therefore need to hold a full and current driving license that enables you to drive in the UK and be willing to stay away from home. We are willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by other means.

Apply for this job

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.