Head of Nature Recovery Programme Delivery

The Head of Nature Recovery Programme Delivery will lead the delivery of Forestry England's Nature Recovery Programme, ensuring that strategic ambitions are translated into effective programmes, projects and work streams that deliver measurable environmental outcomes. This role will be ultimately accountable for the delivery of the programme.

The postholder will provide leadership across programme management, governance, assurance, planning, performance and resource management, ensuring that delivery remains aligned to organisational priorities and achieves agreed outcomes, milestones and benefits. They will build and lead a high-performing programme delivery function, developing capability across programme management disciplines and embedding consistent approaches to planning, reporting, assurance and continuous improvement.

Working closely with senior leaders, programme sponsors, programme managers, delivery teams and external partners, the role will establish and maintain effective programme governance arrangements, oversee programme planning and financial performance, and ensure that risks, dependencies and issues are effectively managed.

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Company:
Government Recruitment Service
Salary: from £62,404 a year

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Scotland
Working pattern:
Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:
Temporary
Posting date: 26 Oct 2026
Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

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