Forest Planner

Location

There are two posts available. One post will be based at our Central District office in Sherwood, Nottinghamshire. The other will be based at our Cannock Office, Rugeley. 

Regular travel around Forestry England’s estate in Central England will be required. There will be occasional trips outside of in Central England for training and meetings, which may require an overnight stay. 

What you’ll do…

As a Forest Planner with Forestry England in Central England, you will help shape the long-term future of some of England’s most diverse and valued landscapes. You’ll develop forest management plans that set the direction for how our woodlands are cared for over the next 30 years and beyond, balancing objectives for biodiversity, forest resilience, sustainable timber production and public access. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Forestry England and a wide range of external partners, you’ll bring together evidence, data and professional judgement to produce UKFS compliant Forest Plans and help maintain our UKWAS certification. 

Covering a varied district from Liverpool, across to Hull and down to Bedfordshire, the role combines strategic planning with practical delivery. You’ll use GIS and field surveys to inform decisions, consult widely with stakeholders, and support operational teams by providing high-quality data, mapping and specialist advice. Around a quarter of your time will be spent outdoors, often working independently, with flexibility to manage your own workload. You’ll be part of a supportive district team and a national network of forest planning professionals, with access to tailored training, mentoring and development opportunities to grow your expertise and career.

Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.

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