Community Woodland Officer

About the Role

Do you want to assist in the delivery of an ambitious Community Forest programme in the North East?

We are offering an exciting and challenging opportunity to be involved in the development of the North East Community Forest programme, part of the England Community Forests network.

Following continued successful planting seasons across the region, Newcastle City Council (acting as lead) are looking to appoint two Community Woodland Officers to assist with this ambitious programme of tree planting across the Forest Partnership authorities of Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside, Sunderland and Durham.

We welcome applicants who can work with communities and volunteers, facilitate the design and delivery of planting schemes, and develop and maintain effective relationships with a range of partner organisations to champion the multiple benefits of new woodland.

This role will support the existing Forest Team.

The role is fixed term for 1.5 years, with a possible extension subject to available grant funding.

About the Employer

As an employee of Newcastle City Council (on behalf of the North East Community Forest), you will have access to:

• A competitive salary. You will receive a pay increase each year until you reach the top of your pay band
• A generous “Flexi Scheme”, enabling work/life/balance
• Benefit from the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the biggest and best, occupational pension schemes in the UK
• A generous annual leave allowance, receiving 25 days leave, increasing to 29 days after five years, and eight public holidays. You can even build up to two additional days each month as part of our flexible working hours and take additional leave
• Stretch your pay further with our Viv Up app, which gives you access to thousands of savings from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, food delivery services, and attractions
• Wherever you live, you will be eligible for annual discounted travel passes for buses and Metro, or discounted car parking
• Whether you work from home, the office, or off-site, our ICT starter pack will help you get the job done and enable you to work collaboratively with colleagues. A start-up allowance of up to £150 is available towards buying a suitable adjustable chair and desk
• A bespoke induction
• Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives
• Access to various salary sacrifice schemes – covering cars, white electrical goods and tax efficient saving contributions towards your pension

Click here for more details or for an informal discussion about this post please contact Lloyd Jones, Forest Manager – North East Community Forest on 07974 588 063.

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