Forest Works Supervisor

Staffordshire

Job details

Location

Forestry England, Cannock Chase, Lady Hill, Birches Valley, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ

Salary

£30,105 - £30,105

Hours of work

Flexible working, Full-time

Contract

Permanent

Closing date

January 25, 2026

About the job

What you’ll do…

The Works Supervisor will plan, deliver, and supervise work programmes for contractors and staff to ensure compliance with the UK Forestry Standard and UK Woodland Assurance Standard. Assist in setting and maintaining standards in all aspects of forest and woodland management to help meet business plan targets.

Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.

Where you’ll work…

This post is located at The Cannock Forest office within the Central District.

Central England Forest District Team manages 30,000ha of the Nations Forests within a triangle formed by Preston, Grimsby and Milton Keynes. We manage a diverse range of forests from ancient oak-wood to new community forests, producing 150,000 tonnes of timber every year and providing homes for a wide range of wildlife. Over 8 million people live within 20 miles of our forests, giving rise to a diverse range of customers, neighbours and stakeholders. We manage seven visitor centres, attracting over 2.5 million visits per year, and 23,000 hectares of accessible woodlands.

Job description

• Supervise operational sites to identify health, safety, and environmental issues, and take corrective action.
• Monitor progress against the contract or work schedule.
• Accurately record site visits and keep the Forester and other colleagues informed of progress and other
issues in a timely way.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the beat facilities including environmental and safety standards.
• Assist in leading and managing staff and contractors to deliver outputs and results.
• Complete site assessments and gathering data / information to inform operational planning, for example
measuring timber for sale and maintaining stock records.
• Communicate appropriately with colleagues and all stakeholders including landowners, neighbours, contractors, customers, and members of the public.

And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.

Person specification

Essential Professional and Technical experience

• Proven track record in successfully planning and supervising forest operations or hold a recognised Forestry
qualification or similar qualification to National Diploma level
• Good understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
• Knowledge and understanding of industry standards and best practice
• Competent IT user with experience in MS Office suite of applications
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable Professional and Technical experience

• Experience using GIS

Qualifications

Essential:
• A GCSE in Maths and English or functional skills equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence