Scientist Wood Properties
Forestry Commission
United Kingdom
Research and Science
Skilled Worker
Job posted on September 3, 2025
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Job Description:
The role will be based in Northern Research Station, Roslin, Midlothian EH25 9SY with blended working which gives you the option to work some of the week from home, and some of the week from the workplace. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
Job Summary
Want to work at the cutting edge of environmental science? Passionate about making a difference and playing your part in tackling the climate and nature crisis? Forest Research is all about giving top quality evidence and advice to policymakers and practitioners to make a positive impact on the ground. Internationally recognised, we need people who have the skills and passion to work on excellent science and provide practical solutions for nature.
We’re small enough that your voice is heard, yet large enough, as part of the Forestry Commission, that we have everything on hand to get the job done, as well as a variety of career pathways. Our staff are dedicated to their work and sharing it with others to bring positive change for our planet. And you will find us a flexible and inclusive employer, so you can have a work life balance that is tailor-made to your circumstances. So, whether it’s climate or carbon, pests or pathogens, behaviour or biodiversity that interests you, you can be assured of a warm welcome to the team. To find out more, visit forestresearch.gov.uk.
Timber and wood products sourced from sustainably managed forests have a key role to play in the move to a low carbon economy, providing renewable materials for use in construction, manufacturing and bioenergy. Increasing global demand for wood highlights the importance of making the best use of the UK’s domestic forest resource, based on knowledge and understanding of timber properties and the factors that affect them. The Tree and Wood Properties research programme is focused on improving our understanding of how tree growth, environmental factors and genetics affect wood properties. We aim to provide evidence-based guidance on the characteristics of timber from a range of softwood and hardwood tree species, taking account of projected climate change impacts on growing conditions and wood formation.
Job Description
As part of the Silviculture and Wood Properties science group we work in collaboration with wider Forest Research groups, stakeholders from the forest industry, and UK and international research and academic partners. Our core aim is to study, predict and advise how forest management decisions and environmental change impact the quality of the wood that will come from our forests. Current areas of particular interest are characterising the timber properties of emerging species grown in the UK, development of faster methods to characterise and measure wood properties from trees, model the impact of a changing climate on tree and timber properties, and understand the risk our future climate might pose to our timber resource.
The post will be based on site at Forest Research Northern Research Station with our wood and timber research facilities, and involves a mixture of desk, workshop, and laboratory work, alongside outdoor and occasional field work across the UK.
The purpose of the role is to provide the expertise and operational management and support to ensure high quality data acquisition throughout our experimental wood research work, from testing in forests through to wood processing and timber testing in a lab. Our research extends from acoustic timber measurements and LIDAR scans of forest plots, through to working with harvested timber, and X-ray scans and grading of small wood samples.
The post holder will be responsible for the oversight and active participation in the operation of our wood testing and processing facilities, including the wood research workshop, sawmill and small wood testing lab. This will involve coordinating and managing these research spaces, supervising and line-managing research technicians, and directly contributing to hands-on work as required. The role also includes ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the facilities, upholding safety standards and maintaining quality assurance in both operational and research activities. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously, often with competing deadlines. Strong organisational skills and the capacity to prioritise effectively are essential.
The post holder will also take a leading role directing the application of the teams’ experimental methods and operational activities across the “Tree and Wood Properties research programme”. This includes undertaking established and novel wood properties assessments, through the application of experimental techniques, computer analysis, presentation of data, and reporting. Their activities will support the active development and quality assurance of our experimental timber research. This position offers opportunities for the post holder to take an active role in developing and testing innovative methods that advance the team’s research and technical capabilities.
Key Work Areas:
As part of the Silviculture and Wood Properties science group we work in collaboration with wider Forest Research groups, stakeholders from the forest industry, and UK and international research and academic partners. Our core aim is to study, predict and advise how forest management decisions and environmental change impact the quality of the wood that will come from our forests. Current areas of particular interest are characterising the timber properties of emerging species grown in the UK, development of faster methods to characterise and measure wood properties from trees, model the impact of a changing climate on tree and timber properties, and understand the risk our future climate might pose to our timber resource.
The post will be based on site at Forest Research Northern Research Station with our wood and timber research facilities, and involves a mixture of desk, workshop, and laboratory work, alongside outdoor and occasional field work across the UK.
The purpose of the role is to provide the expertise and operational management and support to ensure high quality data acquisition throughout our experimental wood research work, from testing in forests through to wood processing and timber testing in a lab. Our research extends from acoustic timber measurements and LIDAR scans of forest plots, through to working with harvested timber, and X-ray scans and grading of small wood samples.
The post holder will be responsible for the oversight and active participation in the operation of our wood testing and processing facilities, including the wood research workshop, sawmill and small wood testing lab. This will involve coordinating and managing these research spaces, supervising and line-managing research technicians, and directly contributing to hands-on work as required. The role also includes ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the facilities, upholding safety standards and maintaining quality assurance in both operational and research activities. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously, often with competing deadlines. Strong organisational skills and the capacity to prioritise effectively are essential.
The post holder will also take a leading role directing the application of the teams’ experimental methods and operational activities across the “Tree and Wood Properties research programme”. This includes undertaking established and novel wood properties assessments, through the application of experimental techniques, computer analysis, presentation of data, and reporting. Their activities will support the active development and quality assurance of our experimental timber research. This position offers opportunities for the post holder to take an active role in developing and testing innovative methods that advance the team’s research and technical capabilities.
Key Work Areas:
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Alongside your salary of £32,089, Forestry Commission - Forest Research contributes £9,296 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Your career
Your work/life balance
Your wellbeing
Your Benefits
Any move to Forest Research 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/.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Please apply at Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK. You will be asked to:
We will use this information to assess your application against the essential criteria in the person specification.
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Shortlist
The panel will select a shortlist of candidates whose applications best demonstrate suitability for the role, by considering the evidence provided against the Essential Criteria set out in the Person Specification. Failure to address any or all of these may affect your application.
Sift will take place week commencing 29 September 2025
Interviews are planned to take place in person, at Northern Research Station, Roslin EH25 9SY between 14-16 October 2025. Online interviews may also be considered.
If we receive a large volume of applications, then we will sift on CV (Experience) and the Lead Behaviour, Managing a Quality Service. However, candidates will be expected to answer questions on all behaviours listed at the interview stage.
Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be considered for other positions in Forest Research which may be at a lower grade but have a potential skills match.
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
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.
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.
Visa Sponsorship
FR Holds a Licence To Sponsor Skilled Workers Under The Home Office Points-based Immigration System. Candidates Wishing To Apply Should Note That The Likelihood Of Obtaining Sponsorship Would Depend On An Assessment Of This Role Against Defined Criteria, Which Include:
Skilled Worker sponsorship may be available, subject to an application and assessment process and the Home Office points-based system.
For further details, please refer to the Sponsorship for Skilled Workers – guidance for applicants and managers on our website.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
Recruitment team
Further information
Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact FR HR Services by email: hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
APPLY NOW
Job Summary
Want to work at the cutting edge of environmental science? Passionate about making a difference and playing your part in tackling the climate and nature crisis? Forest Research is all about giving top quality evidence and advice to policymakers and practitioners to make a positive impact on the ground. Internationally recognised, we need people who have the skills and passion to work on excellent science and provide practical solutions for nature.
We’re small enough that your voice is heard, yet large enough, as part of the Forestry Commission, that we have everything on hand to get the job done, as well as a variety of career pathways. Our staff are dedicated to their work and sharing it with others to bring positive change for our planet. And you will find us a flexible and inclusive employer, so you can have a work life balance that is tailor-made to your circumstances. So, whether it’s climate or carbon, pests or pathogens, behaviour or biodiversity that interests you, you can be assured of a warm welcome to the team. To find out more, visit forestresearch.gov.uk.
Timber and wood products sourced from sustainably managed forests have a key role to play in the move to a low carbon economy, providing renewable materials for use in construction, manufacturing and bioenergy. Increasing global demand for wood highlights the importance of making the best use of the UK’s domestic forest resource, based on knowledge and understanding of timber properties and the factors that affect them. The Tree and Wood Properties research programme is focused on improving our understanding of how tree growth, environmental factors and genetics affect wood properties. We aim to provide evidence-based guidance on the characteristics of timber from a range of softwood and hardwood tree species, taking account of projected climate change impacts on growing conditions and wood formation.
Job Description
As part of the Silviculture and Wood Properties science group we work in collaboration with wider Forest Research groups, stakeholders from the forest industry, and UK and international research and academic partners. Our core aim is to study, predict and advise how forest management decisions and environmental change impact the quality of the wood that will come from our forests. Current areas of particular interest are characterising the timber properties of emerging species grown in the UK, development of faster methods to characterise and measure wood properties from trees, model the impact of a changing climate on tree and timber properties, and understand the risk our future climate might pose to our timber resource.
The post will be based on site at Forest Research Northern Research Station with our wood and timber research facilities, and involves a mixture of desk, workshop, and laboratory work, alongside outdoor and occasional field work across the UK.
The purpose of the role is to provide the expertise and operational management and support to ensure high quality data acquisition throughout our experimental wood research work, from testing in forests through to wood processing and timber testing in a lab. Our research extends from acoustic timber measurements and LIDAR scans of forest plots, through to working with harvested timber, and X-ray scans and grading of small wood samples.
The post holder will be responsible for the oversight and active participation in the operation of our wood testing and processing facilities, including the wood research workshop, sawmill and small wood testing lab. This will involve coordinating and managing these research spaces, supervising and line-managing research technicians, and directly contributing to hands-on work as required. The role also includes ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the facilities, upholding safety standards and maintaining quality assurance in both operational and research activities. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously, often with competing deadlines. Strong organisational skills and the capacity to prioritise effectively are essential.
The post holder will also take a leading role directing the application of the teams’ experimental methods and operational activities across the “Tree and Wood Properties research programme”. This includes undertaking established and novel wood properties assessments, through the application of experimental techniques, computer analysis, presentation of data, and reporting. Their activities will support the active development and quality assurance of our experimental timber research. This position offers opportunities for the post holder to take an active role in developing and testing innovative methods that advance the team’s research and technical capabilities.
Key Work Areas:
- Supervise and undertake work on tree and wood properties of softwood and hardwood species growing in the UK, liaising with customers and stakeholders as needed, to deliver agreed outputs.
- Coordinate and participating in practical experimental and operational activities within the wood research programme
- Responsible for managing, setting up, calibrating, troubleshooting and maintaining wood research facilities and equipment
- Ensure work within the Tree and Wood Properties programme conforms to relevant Health and Safety and Quality Assurance protocols and standards.
- Consolidate data sets and conduct data quality checks and process large data sets, assist in summarising results for scientific and non-technical audiences.
- Contribute, likely in the form of professional advice, to research outputs and communication of results of research through effective knowledge exchange, (likely to including trade and scientific publications, internal reports and presentations).
- When required work with the colleagues from other science groups.
- Develop effective contacts with a wide range of technical services, potential collaborators and stakeholders, including industry, international researchers and relevant university departments.
As part of the Silviculture and Wood Properties science group we work in collaboration with wider Forest Research groups, stakeholders from the forest industry, and UK and international research and academic partners. Our core aim is to study, predict and advise how forest management decisions and environmental change impact the quality of the wood that will come from our forests. Current areas of particular interest are characterising the timber properties of emerging species grown in the UK, development of faster methods to characterise and measure wood properties from trees, model the impact of a changing climate on tree and timber properties, and understand the risk our future climate might pose to our timber resource.
The post will be based on site at Forest Research Northern Research Station with our wood and timber research facilities, and involves a mixture of desk, workshop, and laboratory work, alongside outdoor and occasional field work across the UK.
The purpose of the role is to provide the expertise and operational management and support to ensure high quality data acquisition throughout our experimental wood research work, from testing in forests through to wood processing and timber testing in a lab. Our research extends from acoustic timber measurements and LIDAR scans of forest plots, through to working with harvested timber, and X-ray scans and grading of small wood samples.
The post holder will be responsible for the oversight and active participation in the operation of our wood testing and processing facilities, including the wood research workshop, sawmill and small wood testing lab. This will involve coordinating and managing these research spaces, supervising and line-managing research technicians, and directly contributing to hands-on work as required. The role also includes ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the facilities, upholding safety standards and maintaining quality assurance in both operational and research activities. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously, often with competing deadlines. Strong organisational skills and the capacity to prioritise effectively are essential.
The post holder will also take a leading role directing the application of the teams’ experimental methods and operational activities across the “Tree and Wood Properties research programme”. This includes undertaking established and novel wood properties assessments, through the application of experimental techniques, computer analysis, presentation of data, and reporting. Their activities will support the active development and quality assurance of our experimental timber research. This position offers opportunities for the post holder to take an active role in developing and testing innovative methods that advance the team’s research and technical capabilities.
Key Work Areas:
- Supervise and undertake work on tree and wood properties of softwood and hardwood species growing in the UK, liaising with customers and stakeholders as needed, to deliver agreed outputs.
- Coordinate and participating in practical experimental and operational activities within the wood research programme
- Responsible for managing, setting up, calibrating, troubleshooting and maintaining wood research facilities and equipment
- Ensure work within the Tree and Wood Properties programme conforms to relevant Health and Safety and Quality Assurance protocols and standards.
- Consolidate data sets and conduct data quality checks and process large data sets, assist in summarising results for scientific and non-technical audiences.
- Contribute, likely in the form of professional advice, to research outputs and communication of results of research through effective knowledge exchange, (likely to including trade and scientific publications, internal reports and presentations).
- When required work with the colleagues from other science groups.
- Develop effective contacts with a wide range of technical services, potential collaborators and stakeholders, including industry, international researchers and relevant university departments.
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
- Degree or equivalent in forestry, wood science or engineering
- Demonstrable practical skills and experience in forestry, wood processing or engineering
- Experience of managing colleagues to deliver agreed programmes of work, including responsibility for relevant Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements
- Experience in the advanced use of Microsoft Excel, R, or comparable data processing software to collate, summarise and analyse information
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills e.g. with colleagues, staff, and collaborators.
- A good level of physical fitness to safely undertake physically demanding tasks, including sawmilling, manual handling of heavy materials and outdoor fieldwork in varied terrain and weather conditions.
Desirable Criteria:
- Demonstrable interest in and knowledge of the UK’s forestry and wood-using industries
- Experience in the use of timber processing machinery such as sawmills, band saws and planers
- Experience of delivering field or lab-based research projects
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the influence of stand and site factors on wood and timber properties
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Managing a Quality Service
Alongside your salary of £32,089, Forestry Commission - Forest Research contributes £9,296 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Your career
- Excellent professional development opportunities which are tailored to your role, with paid professional membership subscriptions, mentoring, and Civil Service Learning available to all
- access to world class laboratory facilities, as well as state of the art buildings within forest or science park settings
Your work/life balance
- flexible working options such as: up to two days flexi leave per month, blended working, part-time working, paid special leave, career breaks, and unpaid leave. Parents and carers will be supported to enable you to manage work and family responsibilities
- A generous annual leave allowance of 25 days on entry increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-timers). Plus 2.5 days of additional leave and 8 days’ paid bank/public holidays
Your wellbeing
- A culture which promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment
- A range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
- We want you to feel part of something bigger and we encourage a community feel in our workplaces, with everything from cookery competitions to Pilates and fell running, plus topical talks at Wellbeing Wednesdays and Feelgood Fridays
- Paid volunteering leave of 3 days per year so you can give back to your community and charitable causes by sharing your skills and time
Your Benefits
- a highly competitive Civil Service Pension of 28.97% your salary
- an employee benefits scheme offering discounts on groceries, gym memberships, holidays, days out, online retailers and high street shops
- Cycle to Work scheme and Interest free loans
- Free parking is offered on-site, alongside electric car charging ports
- With maternity, adoption, and/or shared parental leave there’s the flexibility to have up to 26 weeks full pay, followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid leave. Paternity leave of up to two weeks is available with full pay.
Any move to Forest Research 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/.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Please apply at Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK. You will be asked to:
- Complete a CV setting out your career history, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant for this role
- Submit a Personal Statement – (limited to 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience meet the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification
- Provide a 250 word statement for the lead behaviour, Managing a Quality Service.
We will use this information to assess your application against the essential criteria in the person specification.
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Shortlist
The panel will select a shortlist of candidates whose applications best demonstrate suitability for the role, by considering the evidence provided against the Essential Criteria set out in the Person Specification. Failure to address any or all of these may affect your application.
Sift will take place week commencing 29 September 2025
Interviews are planned to take place in person, at Northern Research Station, Roslin EH25 9SY between 14-16 October 2025. Online interviews may also be considered.
If we receive a large volume of applications, then we will sift on CV (Experience) and the Lead Behaviour, Managing a Quality Service. However, candidates will be expected to answer questions on all behaviours listed at the interview stage.
Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be considered for other positions in Forest Research which may be at a lower grade but have a potential skills match.
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
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.
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.
Visa Sponsorship
FR Holds a Licence To Sponsor Skilled Workers Under The Home Office Points-based Immigration System. Candidates Wishing To Apply Should Note That The Likelihood Of Obtaining Sponsorship Would Depend On An Assessment Of This Role Against Defined Criteria, Which Include:
- Whether the Job role has been identified as being a Critical Role in FR, which has been identified in the Workforce Plan, and / or
- Whether the Job role is a known Capability gap, which has been identified in the Workforce Plan for the relevant Centre, and
- Evidence of significant recruitment challenges in filling the Job role previously
Skilled Worker sponsorship may be available, subject to an application and assessment process and the Home Office points-based system.
For further details, please refer to the Sponsorship for Skilled Workers – guidance for applicants and managers on our website.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk
- Email : hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk
Further information
Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact FR HR Services by email: hr.services@forestresearch.gov.uk you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.