Chief Executive Officer

1. Chief ExecutiveOfficer ForestryEngland SeniorCivilServicePayband2: c. £95,000 Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 13May2019

2. Why join ForestryEngland? If you have an outstanding record of leadership and inclusion with theskills to set an ambitiousstrategic direction, taking others with you, then we would like to hear from you. You will possess a high degree of proven resilience, drive and gravitas to confidentlyengage with and influence our diverse stakeholders and Ministers, often over complex and unpredictable issues. There is an impressive foundation of performance and staff engagement here, a fantastic forest estate and a rich history, but we aspire to do more. Do you? IanGambles ChiefExecutiveOfficer,ForestryCommission We have an extraordinary staff group of just over1,000,manyofwhomhavebeenwiththe business for much of their careers, along with 1,900 dedicated volunteers. There is a wealth of expertise and experience, coupled with a love for forests and sustainable land management that makes us a world leader in forestry. Our staff engagement levels are consistently well above the Civil Service average and staff turnover is wellbelow.On 1st April 2019 the organisation was rebranded Forestry England giving it a distinct identity within the Forestry Commission family. Thank you for your interest in this role.This is a great opportunity to lead ForestryEngland Forestry England manages 1,500 forests across the country covering 250,000 hectares. This makes us the largest single land manager in England, covering everythingfrom great foreststo smallcommunity woodlands. We are shaping landscapes for the nation. The business is in a healthy position with an annual turnover of £100 million. We have enjoyed the benefits of record timber prices over the pastyear and have an energetic, passionate and talented executiveteam at the helm. There is a real appetite for growth and innovation as we seek to realise more ofour potential through progressive plans. 2019 is the Centenary year for the Forestry Commission, presenting us with a unique opportunity to share our stories with the nation,to celebrate our achievements over the past 100 years and to help people connect with their forests afresh.Your leadership will ensure that the nation’s forests thrive into the future, providing a wealth of benefits for people, nature and the economy.

3. About TheOrganisation Forestry England (FE) ispart of the ForestryCommission. We manage England’s beautiful, diverse and productive, publicly owned woods andforests. At over 250,000hectares, we are the largest single land managerinEngland. Our strategy is to connect everyone with the nation’s forests, caring for them for people to enjoy, wildlife to flourish and business to grow.It is important to us that we strive to encourage all groups of our population to enjoy what is on offer. We want our new CEO to provide leadership so that early work in this area rapidly bears fruit. Our forests host 226 million visits eachyear, providing memorable experiences from live music and iconic arts projects to mountain biking, dog walking and Gruffalospotting. 226 millionvisits... We are the largest single provider of countryside leisure visits inEngland. We are the largest provider of home-grown, sustainably produced timber in England, selling around 1.4 million tonnes per year, nearly half the English-grown annualsupply. We generate income from over 500 commercial partnerships, mineralproduction and letting land and buildings for residential or commercial use. KielderForest Chopwell Over half of our landscapes are covered by statutory designations, includingSites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Areas GuisboroughForest Hamsterley Whinlatter DalbyForest Grizedale Gisburn Wharncliffe DelamereForest SherwoodPines Hicks Lodge Chambers FarmWood Cannock of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)and National Parks making them some of the most valuable habitats for nature. From carbon capture and flood prevention, to a positive impact on our mental health: the benefits our forestsand diverse landscapes bring to society are valued at £22.5billion. Chase Rosliston& ThetfordForest Salcey FineshadeWoods DunwichForest Haughmond Hill Forest RowneyWarren Rendlesham Wyre Forest WendoverWoods Westonbirt JeskynsForest Arboretum Savernake Alice HoltForest Forest BedgeburyForest West Walk Queen Elizabeth ThamesChase Cardinham Woods Forest ofDean & Pinetum Bellever GreatWood NewForest CountryPark Haldon ForestPark MoorsValley CountryPark Friston Forest& AbbotsWood More information about ForestryEnglandcan be found at www.forestryengland.uk

4. TheRole About TheRole • All issues including finance,propriety, governance, resource management, staff and volunteers are ultimately the responsibility of the CEO/Accounting Officer. The CEO directly orindirectly • through his/her staff reports is accountable for what happens in theorganisation. • Oversee a number of joint ventures and partnerships with private sector organisations and for relationships with critical forestry sector organisations. • The Chief ExecutiveOfficer will provide leadership, strategy and direction to Forestry England. • KeyAccountabilities • Directly accountable to Parliament for the organisation, its funds, staff and physical resources. • Leading the relationship between FEand the devolvedadministrations. • Develop an organisational culture where all are included, respected and able to thrive, where the organisation is fit for the future, focused upon high levels of performance and efficiency. • This role requires regular travel across England and some overnight stays are required. • Ensuring that all forestryactivities are legally and policy compliant and that the Public Forest Estate (PFE)retains UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS) certification which in effect gives the organisation its ‘licence to operate’ and trade sustainably managed timber. • Ensuring an excellent system of corporate governance is maintained throughout FE, including an effective corporate performance and risk management system. • Oversee the development and delivery of an ongoing programme of capital works. • Ensure Government commitments to maintain the size of the PFE are honoured and keep it in trust for the nation whilst seeking opportunities for new acquisitions and woodland creation. • Lead executive on the FE Board, working with the Chair and a broad range of experienced Non-Executives to give strategic direction to FE in delivering on the Government’s objectives for the nation’s forests. • As a key member of the Department’s senior leadership team, the Chief Executive is expected to play an active role in the ongoing corporate management and development of the organisation. Weexpect all our senior leaders tobe: • Inspiring about our work and itsfuture; • Confident in our engagement withothers; • Empowering to allow our teams todeliver. • Oversee the FE Executive Team to plan,manageand implement FEstrategy. • As a member of the Forestry Commission Executive Board, work with and influence colleagues across the Commission to champion forests and forestry in England and beyond.

8. PersonSpecification PersonSpecification • Stakeholderacumen • Political sensitivity and understanding, with a proven ability to quickly secure the confidence of senior internal and external stakeholders, Board-level colleagues and chief executives;building highly effective, influential and collaborativerelationships. • Analytical and judgementskills • Strong budgetary, planning,forecasting and analytical skills combined with excellent judgement and decision- makingcommercial capability. • Influencingskills • Expected to present confidently and knowledgably on behalf of the organisation and to use allthe organisation’s resources to promote sustainable forestry and buildtheexcellent reputation of Forestry England andgovernment in the publicarena. To be successful in this role you will already be an outstanding leader, inspiring all around youwith extensive Boardexperience and a strong trackrecord ofinnovative delivery. You will ably build credible relationships with colleagues across the Forestry Commission in its new federated model. You will be motivational, enthusiastic and be both confident and credible in challenging the status quo in order to improve organisational outcomes and champion forestry in England. • The successful candidate will be committed to the work we do and the forests we care for andis expected to demonstrate evidence in the following essentialcriteria: • Inspiring leadershipskills • A track record of providing impactful leadership to support longtermstrategies, with a proven ability to develop a motivated, engaged and highperforming workforce and demonstrable expertise and passion for diversityandinclusion. • Strategic awareness • Expertise in formulating, leadingand implementing strategies, policies and programmes which cross service or professional boundaries. • Changeleadership • Expertise in leading and shaping transformational change, whilst maintaining organisational performance.

9. Saary&Benefits Salary AndBenefits • Thisincludes: • 25 days annual leave on entry, increasing on a sliding scale to 30 days after 5years’ service. This is in addition to 8 public holidays; • This will be complemented by one further day paid privilege entitlement to markthe Queen’sBirthday; • a competitive contributory pension scheme that you may enter as soon as you join where we will make a significant contribution to the cost of your pension; where yourcontributions come out of your salary before any tax is taken; and where your pension willcontinue • to provide valuable benefits for you andyour family if you are too ill to continue to work or die before you retire; • This role is being offered on a permanent basis; • This is a full-time role and not available for part-time working. However, applications from job-share partnerships are welcomed. Flexible-working arrangements will be considered; Salary Circa£95,000 Standard pay rules apply forexistingcivilservants. • generous paid maternity and paternityleave which is notably more than the statutory minimum offered by manyother • employers; • childcare benefits (policy for new employees as of 5 April 2018): The government has introduced the Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) scheme. Working parents can open an online childcare account and for every £8 they pay in, the government adds £2, up to amaximum of £2000 a year for each child or £4000for • a disabled child. Parents then use the funds to pay for registered childcare. Existing employees may be able to continue to claim childcare vouchers, so please check howthe policy would work for you; • reduction on Forest Live Eventtickets and other staff discounts; • the opportunity to use onsite facilities including fitness centres and staffcanteens (where applicable); • occupational sickpay. Benefits Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously. We want to enable you to build a really successful career with the Forestry Commission and wider Civil Service. It is crucial you have access to the right skills todevelop your career and meet the challenges ahead. You can expect to give and receive regular feedback on your ownperformance and development andof others too. As a Civil Service employee, you are entitled to a wide range of excellent benefits, together with exciting development opportunities.

10. ApplicationProcess ApplicationProcess To apply for this post, you will need to provide the two documents outlined below. This should be completed no later than 23:59, 13May2019: A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years. A Statement of Suitability (no longer than two pages) explaining how you consider your personalskills, qualities and experience are suitable for the role, with particular reference to the criteria in the personspecification. Failure to submit both documents (CV and Statement of Suitability) will mean the panel only havelimited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the personspecification. This vacancy will be using Success Profiles and you will be tested on Behaviours, Experienceand Strengths during the recruitmentprocess. For more information about Success Profiles, please go to:www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles Please ensure that both documents contain your fullname. Your application should be submitted to: jo.ridgway@forestryengland.uk Should you encounter any issues with your application please contact: susan.tiley@forestryengland.uk If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your application within 48 hours, please contactus. Shortlist Assessment Offer ContactUs

11. ApplicationProcess ApplicationProcess Shortlist • A panel, including the hiring manager, will assess your application to select thosedemonstrating the best fit with the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the criteria set out in the ‘Person Specification’ section. Failure to address any or all of these may affect yourapplication. • Once a decision is made all shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome. Assessment • If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to take part in a series of assessments which will include onlinepsychometric assessments and a staff engagement exercise. These assessments will not result in a pass orfail decision. Rather, they are designed to support the panel’s decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview. • You will then be asked to attend an interview in order to have a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence for the role. • Full details of the assessment process will be made available to shortlistedcandidates. Assessment Offer • Regardless of the outcome, we will notify all candidates as soon aspossible. • We will send you a copy of your psychometric assessment at the end of the process.

12. ApplicationProcess IndicativeTimeline Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject tochange. If you are unable to meet these timeframes, please let us know in your applicationletter. The anticipated timetable is asfollows: Interviews will take place in Bristol. Candidates are asked to note the abovetimetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selectionprocess.

13. FAQs FAQs Where will the role bebased? If you are successful you will be expected to spend significant time in Forestry England’s national office in Bristol. However, this is a national role so there will be opportunities to work flexibly from other locations in England. Can I apply if I am notcurrently a civilservant? Yes. This role is open to suitablyqualified people in the external market and to existing civil servants and those in accredited Non DepartmentalBodies. Is this role permanent? This role is being offered ona permanentbasis. Is this role suitable forpart-time working? This is a full-time role and not available for part-time working. However, applications from job-share partnerships are welcomed. Flexible working arrangements will be considered. 4.Will the role involvetravel? Regular travel throughout England with some overnight stays is required. Certain family members of EEA, Switzerland and Turkish nationalsare also eligible to apply regardless of theirnationality. (*Commonwealth citizens not yet inthe UK, who have no right of abode in the UK and who do not have leave toenter the UK are ineligible toapply.) For further information on whether you are eligible to apply, please visitGov.UK. 6. Can I claim back any expenses incurred during the recruitmentprocess? No. Unfortunately we will not be able to reimburse you, except inexceptional circumstances and only when agreed inadvance. 8.Is security clearancerequired? Yes. If successful you must hold, or be willing to obtain, security clearance to CTC/SC/DV level. More information about the vetting process can befound at:www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance • 7. What nationality do I need to hold in order toapply? • To be eligible for employment to this role you must be a national from one ofthefollowing countries: • The United Kingdom • The Republic of Ireland • The Commonwealth* • A European Economic Area (EEA) Member State • Switzerland • Turkey

14. FAQs FAQs 9. What reasonable adjustments can be made if I have adisability? We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order to supportdisabled job applicants and ensure that you are not disadvantaged in the recruitment and assessment process.Reasonable adjustments could include; allowingextra time during selection tests; ensuring that information is provided in anaccessible format or by providingtraining. • to hear and determine appeals made by civil servants under the CivilService Code which sets out the Civil Service values – Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity – and forms part of the relationship between civil servants and theiremployer. • 11.Will this role be overseen by the Civil ServiceCommission? If you are not satisfied with theresponse that you receive, then you may contact the Civil Service Commission. What should I do if I think that I havea conflict ofinterest? Candidates must note the requirement to declare anyinterests that might cause questions to be raised about their approach to the business of theDepartment. If you believe that you may have a conflict of interest please contact susan.tiley@forestryengland.ukbefore submitting yourapplication. Yes. As this role is one of the more senior posts within the CivilService, a Commissioner will oversee the recruitment process and chair the selectionpanel. More detailed information can be found on the Civil Service Commission website. 10. What is the role of the Civil Service Commission in relation torecruitment into the CivilService? The Civil Service has twoprimary functions: : • to provide assurance that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. For the most senior posts in the Civil Service, the Commission discharges its responsibilities directly by overseeing the recruitmentprocess and by a Commissioner chairing the selectionpanel; What do I do if I want tomake acomplaint? If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles and wish to make a complaint then you should contact Jo Ridgway, HR Director, Forestry Commission at jo.ridgway@forestryengland.uk

15. Diversity &Inclusion Our differences enrich us, our diversitymakesusstrong The Civil Service is committed to becoming the mostinclusive employer in theUK. We are committed to understanding, respecting and representing as broad a range of views andbackgrounds as we have in UK society. We know that diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to an effective, modern CivilService. What’s in it forme? that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personaland professionaldevelopment. We want to maximise thepotential of everyone who chooses to work for us - regardless ofbackground. What’snext? If you’re interested in becoming a world class leader, developingyour career with us – starting with this interesting and challenging role – or doing things differently and inspiring colleagues, then the Civil Service is the place foryou. You’ve taken the first stepand looked through this job pack to understand the skills and experience needed toperform this role. Now join us inachieving our ambitions and let us helpyou achieve yours. Apply now. Our vision is to ensure the Civil Servicerepresents modern Britain and is a truly inclusive employer - an example to other employers. We will create an organisation where diversity is not only respected and valued - butcelebrated. Our passion for diversity and equality means creating awork environment for allemployees

16. Contact us If you have any queries regarding your application please contact: susan.tiley@forestryengland.uk