Planning Training Lead

Planning Training Lead - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Planning Training Lead Forestry Commission Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 18th October 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 479837 Salary £40,388 - £43,482 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Higher Executive Officer Pay Band 4 Contract type Fixed term Length of employment Fixed term appointment until 30 March 2028, with the possibility of extension but no guarantee Business area FC - Forest Services - The Forestry Commission are the Government's forestry experts, and facilitate the protection, improvement and expansion of England's trees, woodlands and forestry sector. Type of role Environment and Sustainability Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location National About the job Job summary The Planning Training Lead will be responsible for developing, coordinating and delivering a comprehensive training programme for internal colleagues and external stakeholders on the role of trees, woodlands and forestry within the planning system. The post holder will support Forestry Commission colleagues, planning authorities and other partners to improve understanding of planning policy, legislation and best practice relating to trees and woodlands. Central objectives to this work include improving planning knowledge, confidence and consistency of advice. Working closely with the FS Planning Team (Area Teams and National Policy colleagues), as well as wider Forestry Commission and Defra Group partners, the role will help improv