Regulations & Incentives Support Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,793 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Penrith |
| Cwmni: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 445822/2 |
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We are currently seeking a dynamic individual, ideally with experience in forestry and/or land management, who can learn quickly and have the ability to inspire and motivate others. The Area Regulations and Incentives Support Officer role supports and assists Woodland Officers as required, throughout the NW area. The role involves engaging with woodland owners, agents and other stakeholders to provide appropriate advice and the enforcement of Forestry and Tree Health Regulations.
The post includes the need to travel and will include some long journeys and overnight stays both within and outside the Area.
This post is a Fixed Term Appointment until 31/03/2027 with the possibility that they will be extended or become permanent.
Purpose of the Job:
1. Expand Woodland Cover:
- Champion the multiple benefits of new woodland as business opportunities for land owner and as natural capital (including biodiversity, water quality, flood management, carbon sequestration, etc) for the wider environment and society.
- Assist Woodland Officers in facilitating the design and delivery of new woodlands optimising the benefits they can deliver to the owner and as natural capital.
- Assist Woodland Officers in the administration of the forestry Regulations relating to woodland creation (Environmental Impact Assessment)
- Assist Woodland Officers to administer/process applications for grants.
2. Protect our Existing Trees and Woodlands:
- Support Woodland Officers in the administration of Forestry Regulations including; Forestry Act – Felling Licences, Environmental Impact Assessments – deforestation, forest roads and forest quarries and Habitats Regulations – re forest operations within Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation to ensure that tree felling is carried out in accordance with the principles of the UK Forestry Standard.
- advise on the links with other legislation such as those pertaining to European Protected Species.
3. Improve the condition and resilience of our existing woodlands and wider treescape:
- Champion the benefits of actively managed woodland.
- Support woodland owners and managers in responding to key challenges of pests and diseases including: ash dieback, Phytophthora ramorum, deer and grey squirrels.
- Work to increase resilience within woodlands to the challenges of a changing climate.
- Facilitate closer working across the forestry sector – for instance between markets, contractors, managers, etc.
4. Engaging Partners, Stakeholders and the Public
- Encourage, enthuse and support key partners and stakeholders to help facilitate the expansion, protection and improvement of our woodlands and treescape.
- At shows and events champion the many values of trees and woodland to the wider public helping them understand and appreciate the importance and values of active management.
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