Recreation Manager - Haldon Forest Park

at  Forestry Commission

JOB SUMMARY

West England Forest District is responsible for the sustainable management of over 36,500ha of the nation’s forests in the west and south-west of England. The District is managed from the District Office at Coleford, in the Forest of Dean.
This post sits within the Recreation and Engagement team with the post holder reporting to the Operations Manager for Recreation.
Haldon Forest Park attracts over 500,000 visitors each year who come to enjoy the forest environment. Facilities include a network of walking, running and cycling trails, a café, play features, Go Ape Tree Top Course and bike hire making for a very busy and popular destination.
The Recreation Manager will lead a team of 3 recreation rangers, 1 Active Forests Coordinator, 3 visitor services officers and 2 crafts persons, they will also guide third party delivery ensuring that visitor safety is maintained, a quality service is delivered and the Forest Centre budget is closely managed, in line with national policies and procedures.
The role involves working regular weekends, bank holidays and school holidays when most of our visitors come to the forest.

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)

PROVIDE A BUILT ESTATE THAT IS FIT FOR PURPOSE FOR ALL USERS.

• Liaise with the local Civil Engineer, Buildings Surveyor and Estates Team to ensure timely delivery of scheduled works and address any reactive works required.
• Carry out regular audits on facility and trail inspections.
• Lead on project management for small/medium scale developments at the site.
• Undertake the role of Building Manager for the recreation buildings.

Provide everyone with a clear purpose and equip them to do their jobs.

• Lead the recreation team providing effective line management and forward job planning, providing effective line management through regular 1-1’s and performance reviews.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members.
• Undertake any recruitment as necessary