Incentives Development Manager
Forestry Commission
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 3rd November 2024
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Job summary
Never has there been a more important time for trees and forests to help tackle the climate emergency and provide a much-needed sanctuary for people and wildlife. We aim to at least treble tree planting rates in England by the end of this Parliament, reflecting England’s contribution to meeting the UK’s overall target of planting 30,000 hectares per year by the end of this Parliament. This acceleration in current planting rates in England will contribute to meeting the net-zero by 2050 ambitions, and to government’s wider environmental targets.
If you are passionate about the role of forestry in creating a better future for England, and want to play a key part in that, we want to hear from you.
Forest Services, as part of Forestry Commission, are the Government’s forestry experts. We advise nationally and locally on how to unlock the full potential of woodlands and support the forestry sector to protect, improve and expand England’s valuable woodland assets, ensuring that they continue to provide benefits to people, the environment and the economy.
This role is part of Forest Services’ Incentives Development Team, which has responsibility for the development and continuous improvement of a range of grants that aim to achieve our ambitions for protecting current woodland resource, woodland expansion and more tree planting. The role will be focused on delivery of the Tree Health Pilot.
Job description
In this role you will be helping to ensure that Forestry Commission delivered grants are designed to be attractive to land managers, deliver Government Policy and ensure that they comply with the Government Functional Standards.
The purpose of this role is to manage projects and tasks contributing to the detailed design and improvement of incentives that are delivered by the Forestry Commission. This work will consider how the incentives can support policy objectives, comply with Government grant standards and operational delivery.
Key work areas
Contribute to the detailed design of one or more incentives that are or will be delivered by the Forestry Commission by managing key development projects.
Work with stakeholders to ensure the grants are effective and work with Compliance colleagues to ensure they comply with Government standards for grant delivery.
Line manage and direct the work of at least one Project Officer, and be responsible for the recruitment into the wider team as required.
Work closely with colleagues involved in the management and development of other incentives, including to share/build lessons learned.
Act as a point of escalation for complex enquiries and novel or challenging casework matters as they arise.
Undertake approvals of grant applications and claims.
Quality assure the information used by senior managers for reporting against programme and government targets.
Any FC parent, office, subject to office capacity. Regular (monthly) attendance at the FC’s Bristol Office will be expected.
Person specification
With demonstrable experience of working professionally in or with the land management sector, you will have:
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders
- A proven track record of managing and delivering multiple projects to challenging timescales
- Excellent communication skills
- People management experience
- Experience of using the MS Office suite of applications to deliver tasks
- Experience of designing and communicating new/modified processes to different audiences, or a demonstrable ability to do so
Desirable:
- Degree-level or equivalent in a relevant subject area
- Experience of incentive management and/or design
- Experience of advising on Tree Health issues/ woodland creation/management, or of managing these activities directly
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
- Managing a Quality Service
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
Benefits
- Civil Service pension.
- A range of family friendly benefits.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- A culture which promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- A range of wellbeing benefits including discounted Civil Service Healthcare, access to an Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, Bike to Work Scheme, plus many more.
- 25 days annual leave, with 1 additional day for each years’ service up to 5 years (pro rata), plus 10.5 bank holidays/privilege days (pro rata).
- Ability to buy or sell 5 days annual leave.
- 3 days volunteering per year (pro rata).
We aim to provide a great place to work, whichever location you work from. Blended working forms part of our flexible and inclusive approach to future ways of working. It is an informal arrangement which gives you the option to work some of the week from home, and some of the week from our Forestry Commission workplaces, subject to role requirements, business needs, and regular review. Informal blended working arrangements will be available as agreed with the line manager. Further information will be available for candidates invited to interview.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This is a 0.5 x Fixed Term Appointment until 31st March 2026 with the possibility of extension or permanency but no guarantee.
As part of the application process, you will complete the following:
- A tailored CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years. The CV will be split into 3 parts and requests: Job History, Previous Skills/Experience, and Full Qualification Details.
- A personal statement – in no more than 750 words showing how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
- 3 x 250 - word statements on the Behaviours.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
At interview, you will be assessed against Behaviours, Experience and Strengths.
Indicative timeline:
Applications will be sifted the week commencing the 11th November 2024
Interviews will be held on the week commencing the 18th November 2024
Please be aware dates may be subject to change for both sifting and interviews.
We will be conducting online interviews with the use of Microsoft Teams or equivalent online communication methods. Candidates would therefore require access to a computer and internet at interview stage.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to Forestry Commission from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
Where a role has been identified as one which falls under the scope of the Public Sector English Language Requirements, within Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, it is essential that applicants should have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. Applicants will be assessed in the selection process in accordance with the requirements.
Successful candidates if using their own private vehicle for business travel will need to comply with the Forestry Commission travel policy on CO2 emissions (115g maximum CO2/km from April.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
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Job contact :
- Name : FS Recruitment
- Email : FS.Recruitment@forestrycommission.gov.uk
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- Email : fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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