Area Ecologist

Area Ecologist - Fixed Term (3 years)

Job reference: forestryengland/TP/2294/653

Number of positions: 1

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment (3 year fixed term, possibility of extension or permanency)

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Bank House, Coleford, GL16 8BA

Closing date: 12/07/2026

Salary: £30,105 per annum

Job category: Land Management

Region: West

Responsibilities

Our Area Ecologists play a key role in the delivery of Forestry England's vision to provide valuable wildlife habitats and expand England's forests. The postholder will provide ecological advice to operational teams to ensure species, habitats and designated sites are managed in accordance with wildlife legislation, policy and best practice guidance. The postholder will also carry out monitoring of a range of habitats and species and support planning and recreation teams in decision making.

This role reports to the District Ecologist and will be based from the Coleford Office in the Forest of Dean.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday a year, increasing by one day each year of service up to 30 days (pro rated for part time employees)
• National pension contribution of 28.97% toward the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Access to the STaRis employee benefits scheme, free parking at Forestry England sites, and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury
• Commitment to lifelong learning through career development and support for professional memberships

Equal Employment Opportunity

Forestry England is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under UK law.

Additional Information

Applicants are required to have sufficient English language proficiency in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. This role is funded by DEFRA; potential future changes to funding will be communicated in advance.