Forest Resilience Skills and Capability Lead

LocationFlexible location with primary office in Bristol

SetupOn-site

LevelSenior

Posted3w ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

Forestry England is hiring a senior Forest Resilience Skills and Capability Lead with a flexible location, primarily in Bristol, to provide technical leadership and develop forest resilience strategies.

Role: Forest Resilience Skills and Capability Lead
Organization: Forestry England
Location: Flexible location with primary office in Bristol
Work setup: On-site
Level: Senior
Compensation: £40,388 - £43,482 pa
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

As the Forest Resilience Skills and Capability Lead at Forestry England, you will provide technical leadership on forest resilience, support the development of forest resilience strategies, and collaborate on projects to strengthen resilience across England’s forests.

What you'll do

Provide technical leadership on forest resilience
Support the development of forest resilience strategies and action plans
Collaborate with researchers and external partners
Embed forest resilience principles into planning and operations
Contribute to the next iteration of the Forest Resilience Strategy and Action Plan
Manage projects within a Defra-funded programme

What it takes

Technical expertise in forest resilience
Experience in forest management and conservation
Strong project management and coordination skills
Knowledge of forest ecosystems and wildlife
Ability to work with researchers and external partners
Excellent communication and leadership skills

What you'll bring

Technical leadership in forest resilienceCollaboration with researchers and external partnersDevelopment of forest resilience strategies and action plansImplementation of forest resilience principles into planning and operationsProject management and coordinationKnowledge of forest ecosystems and wildlife

Frequently asked questions

Where will I be working?

The role has a national remit with a primary office location in Bristol, but the position is flexible.

What is the compensation package?

The compensation package is £40,388 - £43,482 per annum.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include technical expertise in forest resilience, experience in forest management and conservation, and strong project management and coordination skills.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted by the closing date of 4th October 2026.

Is the role remote?

The role is flexible with a primary office location in Bristol, but the position is not fully remote.

How to apply

Apply directly on Forestry England's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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