Health and Safety Systems and Project Manager

Lead health and safety software, systems and process improvements for Forestry England's Biodiversity Programme.

Role overview

This fixed-term appointment to March 2029 leads H&S software, systems and processes for the DEFRA-funded Biodiversity Programme.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and embed H&S systems and processes.
• Manage risks to staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors.
• Evaluate compliance, priorities and competence needs.
• Support organisational change and service quality.
• Travel with occasional overnight stays.

Required qualifications

• Relevant experience shown in a 200-word career statement.
• A personal statement up to 500 words.
• Communication, influencing, improvement, teamwork and quality-service capability.
• Spoken English and Civil Service nationality eligibility.

Application details

Blended working requires regular office attendance. Salary is GBP 41,802-44,830 yearly. Apply by 23:55 on 29 November 2026.