Apprentice Craftsperson

Pickering, Yorkshire and the Humber, YO18 7ELJob SummaryWhat you’ll do…Please see the job description and L3 Apprenticeship Factsheet below for more information and details about what we need from you and what you can expect from the program. Where you’ll work…Yorkshire District covers an area from Teesside to Spurn Head, stretching over the North York Moors National Park, and the Leeds metropolitan are to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The district is responsible for the sustainable management of a 21,000-hectare estate, including some of England most expansive and ecologically important woodland parcels.

These forests are of distinct natural importance, and are also steeped in history and culture, surrounding the homes of a diverse population. They attract over 400,000 visits per year, including at the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre. It is our job to manage these woodlands so that they produce a range of public benefits and ensure that they continue to thrive for many generations to come. We do this by managing spaces for wildlife and people, alongside sustainable timber production and carbon capture.

We want to do our part to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for Yorkshire Forest District and the more than 3. 5 million people who call the area home. Job DescriptionKey responsibilities & accountabilitiesdo forest estate management operations including vegetation management, timber mensuration, fencing, planting, habitat enhancement and protecting historic features. support timber harvesting activities. support recreation activities practical recreation facility maintenance, tree safety inspection and remedial works. work effectively as part of a small team and respond quickly to unexpected work and requests raised by supervisors and managers. complete manual work in all weathers in the forest environment.

The job is varied and wide-ranging, involves close team working. you will be enthusiastic and work quickly across a range of skills and disciplines. And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilitiesdo forest estate management operations including vegetation management, timber mensuration, fencing, planting, habitat enhancement and protecting historic features. support timber harvesting activities. support recreation activities practical recreation facility maintenance, tree safety inspection and remedial works. work effectively as part of a small team and respond quickly to unexpected work and requests raised by supervisors and managers.

complete manual work in all weathers in the forest environment. The job is varied and wide-ranging, involves close team working. you will be enthusiastic and work quickly across a range of skills and disciplines. And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager. Person specificationSkills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssential professional and technical experienceevidence of working well outdoors and an interest in countryside management, forestry, conservation or similar activities. evidence of good people skills and working as part of a team. willingness and able to gain new practical skills by training, practice and by learning from colleagues.

Desirable Professional And Technical Experiencelevel 2 English & MathsEssential Qualificationscompetent IT user with experience in MS Office suite of applications. BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working TogetherDeveloping Self and OthersAlongside your salary of £23,732, Forestry Commission contributes £6,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.

97%Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. How To Apply…You will be asked to write a 200 word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form.

You will be assessed on your experience as well as the following behaviours at interviewWorking TogetherDeveloping Self and OthersPlease note that possession of a degree in Forestry or Environmental disciplines, or holding any of the certifications included in the apprenticeship, is not a requirement for application. We particularly encourage those without these qualifications to apply, as the programme is designed to provide comprehensive training from the ground up. The minimum entry requirements are: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 including maths and English OR a Vocational qualification Level 2, plus GCSE grade C/4 in both maths and English. NB:

English & maths Functional Skills Level 2 will be accepted as an alternative to GCSEs. Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland. uk. If you're planning to use AI to support your application, please ensure you've read our guidelines here first. Read more about our application process and working with us on the Forestry England website. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following GroupsUK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicantsJob ContactName : FC Recruitment TeamEmail : fcrecruitmentteam@forestryengland. ukRecruitment teamEmail : fcerecruitment. grs@cabinetoffice. gov. ukFurther informationOur recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact FCE by email: englandhr. services@forestryengland. uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.