Project Officer – Woodland Creation

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. The government has
targets to increase woodland cover from 14.5% in 2023 to 16.5% by 2050. This acceleration in
current planting rates in England will contribute to meeting net zero by 2050 ambitions and
wider environmental targets. This is supported by the Nature for Climate Fund.

Forestry England are helping to deliver these ambitions by creating 2000 hectares of new
woodland by 2027. We are expanding the nation’s forests to deliver even more benefits across
England by buying and leasing land through the Forestry England Woodland Partnership.

We are looking for a Project Officer with experience of managing projects to join the Woodland
Creation team.

Your focus will be on coordinating the planning and delivery of a portfolio of woodland
creation projects across England. You will help lead cross-functional project teams and ensure
that all stages of planning, design and delivery are completed on time and to budget. This will
involve working closely with staff in Forest Districts to support the development of woodland
creation plans, attending public consultations, reviewing public and stakeholder feedback and
liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our projects are successful. You
will be involved in procuring goods and services to support delivery and create reports on
programme progress.

The role will involve some travel across England to attend meetings, site visits and training
courses with occasional overnight stays necessary.