This Area Director role will lead the Southwest Area team within Forest Services Delivery, part of the Forestry Commission. You will be overseeing the operational delivery of grants and regulations, achieving bio-secure and multiple benefits through partnership working and be a regional leader for the forestry sector’s stewardship of the region’s woodland resource and its resilience.
If you are passionate about the role that forestry has in creating a better future for England, and you want to play a key part in leading and realising our ambitions for the Southwest region, 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 utilise a wealth of expertise to deliver our aims for woodland expansion and bringing more woodlands into management. 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 average, and staff turnover is well below, for the Civil Service. We value our people, we look after them, and we will look after you. We hope you will join us for the challenge.
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The post offers blended working within Southwest government region with a combination of virtual and office based flexible working. Successful post-holder will be expected to work in the Bullers Hill Area Office near Exeter, EX6 7XR on average one day per week and meeting staff or stakeholders at workplaces or site visits on 1-2 days per week. Occasional travel across England will be required.
The Area Team is planned to expand to 50 posts by March 2023. The Area Director will directly manage 5 management roles covering Operations, Partnerships and Expertise and Regional Promotions. Two thirds of the Team comprise operational field and support roles, with Woodland Officers occupying most of these as the locally-based operational face of the Forestry Commission enabling regulations and incentives services. In addition, there are a range of specialist adviser and business development roles, all working closely with the field teams. The team is supported by Business Manager, Administration and Technical Support posts. The main focus for Area Team operations is Bullers Hill near Exeter, with the FC National Office in Bristol being located in the Area.
