We are Forestry England. We live and breathe forests. Job title - Nature Recovery Manager Salary - Pay Band 4 - £40,388 to £43,482 Contract type - Permanent Hours - 37 hrs/wk Vacancy closes - 23:/01/2026 Join us. We''re foresters, professionals and experts. We are a passionate team who love to share our enthusiasm and want to make a positive difference for you and the environment. Together, we''re using our scale and expertise to grow the nation''s forests for everyone. We''re already adapting our landscapes for tomorrow, and getting stuff done today, like creating amazing places and experiences for you to enjoy. We''re providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe and producing sustainable timber. What you''ll do This is an exciting and diverse job, with the potential to play a key role in some of the country''s largest and most innovative wildling projects. Leading a small team, the successful candidate will manage Forestry England North District''s forest wilding projects, ensuring they meet the aims of nature recovery, timber production and public engagement. Initial priorities will include implementation of the 6,500ha Wild Kielder project, as well as initiating and developing new wild core areas within the District. The Nature Recovery Manager will manage delegated budgets and work with national and district colleagues to identify and secure external funding for forest wilding. Please see the job description below for more information