At a Glance
- Tasks: Protect our trees from pests and diseases while enhancing their environmental benefits.
- Company: Join the Forestry Commission, a leader in environmental protection.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Temporary position with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Play a vital role in safeguarding our forests and promoting sustainability.
- Qualifications: Passion for environmental conservation and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Protecting our country from pests and diseases is vital to safeguard the value our trees provide to the environment, economy and our health. As well as commercial timber, forests and trees deliver many non-market public goods such as carbon sequestration, air pollution absorption, biodiversity, recreation, landscape value, noise, flood and heat reduction and a whole range of other benefits.
Delivering and enhancing the public goods delivered by healthy trees is a top priority for the Forestry Commission and Defra as demonstrated in the 25 Year Environmental Plan and the Tree Health Resilience Strategy.
Owing to several factors including climate change and growing globalisation in trade and travel, the threats to our trees from pests and diseases have risen dramatically over the past 20 years. Several of our most prominent broadleaf species are threatened, for example ash from ash dieback, oak from Acute Oak Decline and Oak Processionary Moth and four of our major conifer species are impacted by current outbreaks of Phytophthora and Ips typographus.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
About Disability Confident: Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
487772 - Tree Health Pilot Woodland Officer in Northampton employer: Government Recruitment Service
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Northampton where you can make a real difference in people's lives. With a strong focus on employee growth, collaboration, and innovation, DWP provides comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that you can thrive in your role while contributing to vital initiatives that reduce fraud and error. The inclusive work culture, supported by the Disability Confident employer scheme, fosters a sense of belonging and encourages diverse perspectives, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
Contact Details:
Government Recruitment Service Recruitment Team
