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Current Vacancies

Scientist – Forest Ecology

Alice Holt, Hampshire
Th this role you will play a central role as a forest ecologist in a new two-year CFP project entitled SUPPoRT: SUstainable Plant Provenancing for Resilient Trees. This project aims to improve tree seed collection choices and planting decisions guided by an adaptive genetic diversity landscape map of the UK.

Closing date: 18th May 2025

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Forest Research Worker

Haldon Forest Park
The successful applicant will work as part of a small team of Forest Research staff based at Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter, carrying out a wide range of environmental, plant health and crop surveys; lay out, maintain and assess field experiments; and assist with managing contractors and auditing their work.

Closing date: 18th May 2025

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Internal Communications Manager

Alice Holt, Hampshire
Northern Research Station, Roslin, Midlothian
This is an essential role that plans, supports and delivers internal communications, aiming to convey the senior management team’s vision and priorities, motivate staff to reach their potential, reduce duplication of effort, create opportunities for collaboration, share knowledge and experience and provide staff with the information they need to do...

Closing date: 25th May 2025

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Why Forest Research?

Do you want to work at the cutting-edge of environmental science research? Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you want to play your part in tackling the climate and nature crises?

Forest Research is the UK’s leading scientific organisation for forestry and tree-related research. Our teams work with policymakers and practitioners to deliver evidence and scientific services to support sustainable forestry across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Many of our scientists are internationally recognised. We want to work with people who have the skills and passion to deliver impactful science which informs practical solutions across the sector.

Whatever role you are interested in, we can offer you stimulating work, career pathways to fulfil your ambitions and an attractive range of competitive benefits.

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Benefits

As an employee of Forest Research, you will have access to a range of non-pay benefits. These include generous pension, holiday and flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to develop new skills and grow your career. We also have family-friendly policies to support your wellbeing alongside access to an employee discount scheme.

How to apply

Apply for a job at Forest Research with ease. Discover more about applying for a role with us using the Civil Service Jobs Portal, preparing for interviews, understanding the recruitment process and accepting your job offer.

Scientist working in the Forest Research Tree Health mobile field laboratory.