Jobs

Temporary until May 2027
 
The Council fully recognise the importance of trees and woodlands and since 2000, have planted nearly a million trees on over 500 hectares of land.  We own 1800ha of woodland which ranges from ancient woodland to mature conifer plantation on over 100 sites across the County. 
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED? 
This post is to assist the Woodlands & Forestry Team with the management of ongoing externally funded schemes, primarily the Woodland Improvement Grant which has just entered year 4 of a 5-year scheme.  Other programmes include the Urban Tree Challenge Fund and the establishment of street trees throughout the County.
 
We encourage you to contact Sue Mullinger via email at sue.mullinger@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.  
 
WHAT WILL I NEED? 

• Degree/Higher Diploma
• Experience of tree planting projects, woodland management, arboriculture, forestry, conservation, or other related employment
• Proven ability to forge, influence and maintain successful partnerships with a wide range of individuals and organisations.
• IT literate with a broad understanding of publicity and promotion Experience of using databases and geographical information systems (GIS)Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. 

 
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

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HYBRID WORKING 
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer. 
  
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. 
 
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all.  We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
 
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
 
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
  
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 7 July 2025 

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
HOW TO APPLY 
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.   
 
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.  Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.  
 
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 4), or the Recruitment Team via email at RecruitmentNCC@durham.gov.uk
 
Permanent employees applying are required to seek approval, from their line manager, to guarantee the return to their substantive post at the expiry of the temporary post.  

Anyone currently listed on the Redeployment Register who is interested in being considered for this vacancy should contact Payroll and Employee Services on alternativeemployment@durham.gov.uk.  
 
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