Woodland Creation Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Woodland cover in North Lincolnshire extends to just 5%, significantly lower than average tree coverage compared to the rest of England. As part of its response to the climate and biodiversity emergencies, North Lincolnshire Council has committed to planting 172,000 trees increasing woodland cover in the area.
The Council is seeking a self-motivated, experienced and organised person, who specialises in woodland creation, to join its multi-disciplinary Natural & Historic Environment Team. In the role you will co-ordinate the delivery of woodland creation on land in and around the North Lincolnshire area.
To effectively carry this out, you will act as a strong advocate for woodland creation within the Council and adopt a positive approach when interacting with external partners, landowners and the public to build effective relationships and team working; whilst being able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
You will be required to demonstrate extensive woodland creation experience with a proven track record in successful project management. Experience writing and delivering Forestry Commission approved grant applications is also a must, as well as previous volunteer and contractor engagement and the delivery of tree planting schemes experience.
An understanding of the issues and challenges in urban forestry as well as knowledge of landscape scale approaches to the protection and enhancement of natural heritage is also required.
A full driving licence and/or the ability to travel around the North Lincolnshire area is essential.
Joining our progressive and welcoming team will bring a range of benefits, including:- A competitive salary
- A comprehensive induction
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Salary sacrifice scheme
- Agile working arrangements (we will consider requests for permanent homeworking from applicants who reside in other parts of the country).
Please note this is fixed-term, temporary post for 2 years.
If you are interested in joining us to achieve better outcomes for our residents and communities and would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Andrew Taylor, Natural Environment Policy Specialist on 01724 297860.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Woodland Creation Officer roles across North Lincolnshire Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,409 - £28,371 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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