Temperate Rainforest Recovery Officer

Exmoor National Park Authority

Dulverton, Somerset

About Us

Our vision is that Exmoor remains a beautiful landscape, leading the response to climate change and nature recovery, a welcoming place for all, as well as a great place to live, work and do business.

We are now looking for a Temperate Rainforest Recovery Officer to join us on a full-time basis for a three year fixed-term contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £32,597 - £36,363 per annum
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Paid sickness, parental and compassionate leave, plus time off for dependants
- Time off to attend medical appointments
- Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 confidential helpline

The Role

As a Temperate Rainforest Recovery Officer, you will support the recovery and long-term management of Exmoor’s woodland landscapes.

You will assist in managing our woodland estate, supporting the development of long-term Woodland Plans, Plans of Operation and Environmental Land Management schemes.

Working across a range of woodland projects, you will help deliver temperate rainforest creation, woodland expansion, nature recovery initiatives and sustainable forestry activities, while supporting monitoring, surveys and contract management across the estate.

Additionally, you will:

- Assist with woodland monitoring, surveys and research projects
- Support species recovery, habitat management and tree nursery development projects
- Work with external partners to deliver woodland creation and nature recovery initiatives
- Support private landowners with woodland planning and sustainable forestry advice
- Contribute to the development of the Exmoor Woodland Futures platform
- Update woodland webpages and promote woodland projects through social media

About You

To be considered as a Temperate Rainforest Recovery Officer, you will need:

- Experience working within forestry, landscape conservation or countryside management
- Strong project management skills
- Experience of working with contractors
- The ability to analyse and evaluate data and technical information to inform decisions
- The ability to work confidently with maps, navigate to remote locations and use geospatial information
- Competency in the use of Microsoft and GIS
- Excellent written communication skills
- A degree or equivalent experience in Forestry, Environmental Science, Countryside Management, Ecology or Landscape Design/Management
- A full, valid driving licence

The closing date for this role is 15th June 2026.

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