What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns new skills and gains valuable experiences.
Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Apprenticeships at Forestry England
We are currently offering an apprenticeship forest craftsperson role. Applications open in spring every year at a variety of locations, which differ from year to year. This apprenticeship is suited to both early career applicants as an alternative to higher education, and for applicants that are looking for a career change.
In July 2024, following an inspection, we were designated a 'good provider' by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted).
How to apply
We welcome applications for forest craftsperson apprenticeships in spring every year.
See all apprenticeship vacancies throughout the civil service, including forest craftsperson on the below link.
Spotlight on - Apprentice forest craftsperson
Salary: £20,164 per year
What does a forest craftsperson do?
working within the forest- fencing, planting, harvesting.
looking after habitats- protecting and enhancing.
maintenance of equipment, safety inspections.
This apprenticeship may be for you if you enjoy the following:
manual outdoors work in all weathers.
- variety, being active.
- working in a small team or sometimes alone.
Progression
- improve your maths and English skills.
- opportunities to progress into other roles across the organisation.
