GIS and Planning Assistant, Santon Downham

Job Title

GIS and Planning Assistant

Salary & Hours

£30,105 per annum (Fixed‑term contract – 3 years, with possibility of extension to permanency). 37 hours per week.

Vacancy Closing

Monday 22nd June, 23:58.

Job Overview

Forestry England is a government body dedicated to managing the nation’s forests. We live and breathe forests and are a passionate team who share enthusiasm and want to make a positive difference for you and the environment.

What You’ll Do

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are increasingly valuable tools for managing the nation’s forests. In this role you will support our forestry, environment and wider land management teams in the East Forest District by coordinating the collection, processing and management of accurate and insightful spatial data. You will use this data to support important decision‑making processes, such as forest planning and operational planning. This will involve the production of maps, reports and other analyses and visualisations of spatial data, and working with a wide range of colleagues, from ecologists to foresters, to make sure that outputs are accurate and meet the high standards of our sustainable forest management certifications. You will be an important part of the Planning Team, working closely with the Forest Planner to assist in the production and review of forest plans and the coordination of our operational planning processes.

Where You’ll Work

The role will be based in the Santon Downham office with flexibility for optional blended working. The district consists of a variety of habitats across the south‑east of England, from North Norfolk to East Sussex. Duty may require occasional travel to remote locations that are not accessible by public transport; a full and current UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday a year, increasing by one day each year of service, up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time employees) plus bank holidays.
• STaR benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday shopping, hotel stays, clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, and the Headspace wellbeing app.
• Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
• A commitment to lifelong learning through career development, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Qualifications

Experience with GIS and spatial analysis, ability to produce maps, reports and visualisations, strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, knowledge of forestry and sustainable forest management, good organisation and attention to detail, willingness to travel and maintain a valid UK driving licence.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Forestry England is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

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