National Forests Project Manager

New National Forests Project Manager

Moira, DE12 (Hybrid Working Available)

This role is full-time, working 37 hours per week, for a fixed‑term contract to 31 March 2031, with potential for extension depending on funding.

This is a defining moment for the National Forest, with a renewed vision to harness the transformative power of forests to restore nature, connect communities, and drive enterprise for a positive future. Over 30 years, this 200 square‑mile landscape has been reshaped, more than 10 million trees planted, and forest cover increased from 6% to 26%. Now we are ready to build on this success within the National Forest itself, enabling three new national forests and championing a forest network for England.

• Salary of £43,500 - £48,575
• Civil Service Pension scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays
• Staff bonuses
• Flexible working options
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on gym memberships

As the New National Forests Project Manager, you’ll lead the effective project management of centralised activities for the three new national forests.

Specifically, you’ll manage the centralised reporting of progress, targets and budgets, liaising with programme managers for each new national forest.

You’ll also provide technical support on land use issues, including forest creation grants delivery, habitat management and land use planning, and writing briefings and policy papers.

• Liaise with external partners
• Procure and contract‑manage consultancy works
• Support communications, advocacy and funding work

• A relevant degree‑level or professional qualification, or at least five years’ work‑based experience in a similar role
• Proven experience of project managing partnership projects
• Experience of building productive relationships at all levels
• Knowledge of land use and environmental policy and practice