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Active Forests is a national partnership between Forestry England and Sport England which has been running for 8 years. Active Forests aims to connect people with nature and improve their health and wellbeing through physical activity and wellbeing activities. Working with groups identified as being least active which includes women and girls, minority ethnic groups, younger adults, older adults, those with impairments or long-term health conditions.
Were looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised individual to join our team at Wendover Woods to continue delivery of Active Forests so people can take part in a broad range of health and wellbeing activities. Youll be working in partnership to plan and co-ordinate a mixture of quality led and self-led activities which people can participate in during their visit.
Wendover Woods has well established activities such as Breeze into the Forest, Forest Bathing, parkrun, endurance races, Ecstatic Dance, Gruffalo Orienteering taking place and were looking for someone to lead on these and create new experiences for our visitors.
Wendover Woods is located within the Chilterns ANOB, five miles east of Aylesbury, and attracts over 400,000 visitors annually. In 2019 the visitor and recreation facilities where improved through a £4.5m project which significantly enhanced the capacity and quality of the recreation offer alongside attracting new visitors.
By joining Forestry England, you will work for the largest provider of outdoor recreation in England and a world leader in sustainable forestry and conservation.
Job description
As the Active Forest Coordinator you will be responsible for co-ordinating a programme of quality activities, events and projects delivered by third party providers. Collecting data to measure the impact of your work, achieving agreed financial targets and communicating with the Wendover team and stakeholders.
Youll build strong relationships both internally and externally, sharing learning with other Active Forest Coordinators, identifying new opportunities and working collaboratively.
Youll be creative, resourceful, have great initiative, being able to work with a range of different people and organisations.
Working as part of the Wendover Woods team you will help ensure visitors receive a high-quality experience and that our facilities remain in good condition and safe. You will be part of the duty manager rota and required to work some weekends and bank holidays.
Through your work you will support Forestry England to deliver our 5-year plan Growing Our Future.
The successful applicant will report to Wendover Forest Centre Operations Manager.
Key Work Areas
- Plan and co-ordinate a range of health and wellbeing activities which targets those who are less active.
- Build relationships with a range of different businesses, activity providers and health organisations who wish to use Wendover Woods.
- Market and promote the health and wellbeing activities to target audiences.
- Attend internal and external networking events.
- Deliver nationally produced Active Forests activities (i.e. Gruffalo Orienteering).
- Recruit volunteers to help deliver Active Forests activities.
- Collect and analyse data to check activities are helping to deliver Forestry England objectives.
- Represent Wendover Woods at national Active Forests meetings.
Person specification
Essential Experience
- Experience of developing relationships and working with internal and external partners.
- Worked with activity providers and / or event organisers.
- A track record of delivering successful customer focused activities.
- Meeting health and safety standards.
Desirable Experience
- Planned and delivered marketing and /or promotion activities.
- Effective use of monitoring and evaluation to measure progress.
Essential Professional and Technical Expertise
- An interest and knowledge of health and wellbeing activities.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft IT systems.
Desirable Professional and Technical Expertise
- Experience working with individuals or groups identified as being least active.
- A relevant qualification in a recreational or physical activity subject or significant relevant experience in this area of work.
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Benefits
£7,191 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
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- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- Generous paid maternity and paternity leave which is notably more that the statutory minimum offered by many other employers
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Selection process details
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
- A Personal Statement (500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience are suitable for the role, with particular reference to role responsibilities within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Should a large number of applications be received, the initial sift may be conducted using CV only. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Failure to complete both sections (CV and Personal Statement) will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application.
A panel will look for applications that demonstrate the best fit with the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the criteria set out in the Job Description and Personal Specification. Failure to address any or all of these criteria may affect your application.
We will be conducting the interview in person at Wendover Woods, based on the strengths and behaviours highlighted. Sift will take place w/c 11th December and interviews w/c 18th December.
Please note the above dates are subject to change.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to Forestry Commission from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving licence that enables them to drive in the UK. However, the Forestry Commission is willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means.
This role is full-time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
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If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via FCERecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Jo Spragg
- Email : joanna.spragg@forestryengland.uk
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- Email : fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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