Deputy North England Director

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Job Information

  • Region

    North England

  • Location

    Bellingham

  • Salary

    £60,293 - £66,375

  • Date Posted

    26/06/2026

  • Closing Date

    22/07/2026

Job description

As Deputy North England Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership in support of the North England Director, helping to lead all aspects of Forestry England’s business across the North England Forest District.

You will be responsible for overseeing the leadership of day-to-day delivery of forestry and land management, civil engineering and recreation operations, supported by Heads of Function and their teams, while also contributing fully to the wider strategic leadership of the District. You will play a key role in ensuring that complex and interdependent programmes of work are planned, prioritised and coordinated effectively, supporting innovation, continuous improvement and change to improve delivery, resilience and value for money.

You will lead the translation of Forestry England’s national strategy, Growing the Future, into effective, integrated and sustainable local delivery through the development of the District business plan.

You will act as deputy to the North England Director when required, representing Forestry England with partners and stakeholders, and coordinating input to major programmes and projects of regional and national significance.

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