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Job summary
We are Forestry England. We are the countrys largest land manager, caring for the nations forests for people, nature and the economy. The foundation of our organisation is our world-class sustainable management of the nations forests.
Our South England Forest District team is made up of around 160 people. Our team contains a diverse range of roles – from wildlife rangers to civil engineers, and ecologists to marketing professionals, we all contribute towards the management of some 46,000 hectares (ha) of public forest estate and national parks that stretch from Sussex to Dorset, and from Berkshire to the Isle of Wight.
Much of this forest is of high national importance for nature conservation and wildlife, and of international importance for biodiversity. South England Forest District is therefore responsible for land that includes Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), Ramsar sites, Areas of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB) and sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
The Recreation Works Supervisor will support the New Forest Recreation Manager in meeting the challenges of balancing our provision of quality outdoor recreation experiences with the protection of some of the most important landscapes in the country. This will be achieved through the planning and delivery of recreation site provision and maintenance, supervision of the team, contract supervision an engaging stakeholders and the public in the delivery of programmes.
The post holder will also have the ability to make a real difference to people and the environment through recreational management in the New Forest and will be working with a wide range of colleagues and partners to plan, implement and support delivery programmes.
Job description
Key Work Areas
Work with the Recreation Manager to co-ordinate recreational management, maintenance, activities, projects and resources across the New Forest, delivering the aspirations of our New Forest Plan.
Supervise the recreational facility inspections system.
Review recreational principles and processes and deliver best practice.
Supervise the New Forest Recreation Team in planning and delivering visitor site maintenance and development.
Support the wider teams in managing community engagement and the provision of engagement opportunities at recreation facilities.
Support and work with the New Forest Recreation Manager on delivering best practice engagement at our key visitor sites and furthering our ambitions under the New Forest Business Plan and Recreation Management Strategy.
Person specification
Person Specification
Essential:
- Experience of planning and delivering recreational management programmes.
- Experience of undertaking, implementing, and managing facility inspections and a facility inspection system.
- Experience in supervising a team and staff.
- Delivering work on time to tight timeframes.
- Health and Safety awareness.
- Working as a team to deliver tasks/project work.
- Competent IT user and proficiency in MS office programmes including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Working in an outdoor setting.
Desirable:
- Experience of contract supervision particularly in a protected landscape.
- Experience of budget resource planning and monitoring.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following behaviours to take on the role.
Behaviours
- Take responsibility for making effective and fair decisions, in a timely manner.
- Talk to relevant people to get advice and information when unsure how to proceed.
- Explain how decisions have been reached in a clear and concise way, both verbally and in writing.
- Show pride and passion for your work and positive, inclusive engagement with your team.
- Understand your areas of responsibility and display awareness of the wider impact of your actions.
- Proactively role model and promote an inclusive workplace, promptly dealing with inappropriate language and behaviors when they arise.
- Create clear plans and set priorities which meet the needs of both the customer and the business.
- Keep colleagues and stakeholders fully informed of plans, possibilities and progress.
- Deliver good customer service which balances quality and cost effectiveness.
- Develop a range of contacts outside your own team and identify opportunities to share knowledge, information and learning.
- Show genuine interest when listening to others.
- Contribute to an inclusive working environment where all options and challenges are listened to and all individual needs are taken into account.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
Benefits
£7,191 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Flexible working to support a healthy work/life balance.
25 days holiday pa with an extra days holiday entitlement each year over the first 5 years up to a maximum of 30 days per year, plus bank holidays and 2.5 extra days leave. (all pro-rata)
3 days paid volunteering leave every year (once you have passed probation).
Access to technical and personal development training and qualifications that are tailored to your role.
5 days dedicated to your self-driven development each year.
Extensive opportunities for further learning through Civil Service Learning.
Reimbursement of any professional membership fees.
Employee benefits that include (but are not limited to) the Cycle to Work scheme, free high-street and online discounts and offers through STaR, and the opportunity to join the Civil Services Sports Council.
The brilliant Civil Service Pensions scheme.
Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that gives free, confidential and independent support – whether it is personal or work-related.
Free eyesight tests and £100 voucher for glasses for visual display usage.
Pay advances of up to £5,000 for computers, sports equipment, or training costs.
Free parking at all Forestry Commission sites (including Moors Valley Country Park and Alice Holt Forest) and free entry into our National Arboretum in Westonbirt.
Up to 15% discount at Forest Live Events, Forest Holidays cabins, and Go Ape outdoor activity centres.
Numerous retail discounts including 10% off at Forestry Commission shops and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
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Selection process details
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete:
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 Statement of Suitability (750 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience are suitable for the role, with particular reference to the essential experience 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.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the essential experience requirements within the application responses.
Failure to fully complete both sections (CV and Statement of Suitability) will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification. The panel will look for applications that demonstrate the best fit for the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the criteria set out in the job description and responsibilities.
We aim to sift week commencing 15th January 2024 with the interviews being held in person at Burley Yard week commencing 22nd January 2024, these dates may be 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 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 at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
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.
A total of 37 hours per week will need to be covered. Applicants who wish to work less than 37 hours per week or an alternative working pattern are welcome to apply, however your preferred working pattern may not be available if the remaining hours cannot be filled, and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
Where a role has been identified as one which falls under the scope of the Public Sector English Language Requirements, within Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, it is essential that applicants should have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. Applicants will be assessed in the selection process in accordance with the requirements.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Reasonable adjustment
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Gary North
- Email : Gary.North@forestryengland.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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