Estates Officer
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,089 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | Coleford, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 424472 |
Summary
support, coordinate and line manage the two Forest Wardens in their day-to-day work of protecting the forest, fostering a safety-first culture and a strong team working approach
in liaison with the Area Land Agents, undertake routine permission and licence renewals associated with the Forest of Dean
undertake site visits as necessary to assist the Forest Wardens in investigating encroachments, potential impact of planning applications or wayleave requests, fly-tipping, unauthorised encampments and/or other anti-social activity, liaising if required with the Forestry and/or Recreation delivery teams
follow up site visits with suitable paperwork and/or practical solutions to close out issues in a timely and professional manner
carry out the management of due processes and appropriate liaison for wayleaves, unauthorised encampments
respond to general estates enquiries and land use related complaints
attend the Sheep Liaison Group with / or on behalf of the Deputy Surveyor to report on and agree actions to address issues arising from the tradition of free-roaming sheep on the Forest
provide support to the Forest of Dean delivery teams in the event of emergency situations such as storms, flooding or fire as may be necessary to ensure a safe and professional response to unplanned events
And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.
in liaison with the Area Land Agents, undertake routine permission and licence renewals associated with the Forest of Dean
undertake site visits as necessary to assist the Forest Wardens in investigating encroachments, potential impact of planning applications or wayleave requests, fly-tipping, unauthorised encampments and/or other anti-social activity, liaising if required with the Forestry and/or Recreation delivery teams
follow up site visits with suitable paperwork and/or practical solutions to close out issues in a timely and professional manner
carry out the management of due processes and appropriate liaison for wayleaves, unauthorised encampments
respond to general estates enquiries and land use related complaints
attend the Sheep Liaison Group with / or on behalf of the Deputy Surveyor to report on and agree actions to address issues arising from the tradition of free-roaming sheep on the Forest
provide support to the Forest of Dean delivery teams in the event of emergency situations such as storms, flooding or fire as may be necessary to ensure a safe and professional response to unplanned events
And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.
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