Thames Chase Community Forest Centre, Upminster
Salary in the range £26,560-?29,487 pa plus benefits (pay award pending)
This post also attracts £1,600 recruitment and retention allowance.

This is an exciting and demanding role that would suit either an experienced professional who wishes to develop further, or be a significant development opportunity. You'll lead the Thames beat team, ensuring they have the resources, skills and knowledge to enable them to deliver quality community green spaces.

Experience of leading a small team, working with professionals such as engineers and landscape architects, whilst working in close professional partnerships is essential, particularly in a land management based organisation. A project management based qualification would be beneficial. The duties of this post require that you hold a full driving licence that enables you to drive in the UK. However, we are willing to consider any proposals put forward by disabled applicants, whose disability prevents them from driving, that would allow you to do the job by another means. Vetting for 'Disclosure' via the Criminal Records Bureau is also required.

To apply, visit our website at the address below or email recruitment@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Alternatively, write to Shireen West, HR Services, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT. Please quote ref: HR78/224. No recruitment agencies please. Closing date: 31 March 2008.