Key responsibilities & accountabilities
Support the Area Land Agents in the protection, management and enhancement of the Public Forest Estate, ensuring Forestry Englands legal, operational and environmental interests are safeguarded.
Investigate, record and manage incidents of trespass, encroachments, boundary infringements, unauthorised activities and land-use disputes, gathering robust evidence and maintaining accurate records to support Forestry Englands position.
Undertake site inspections and field investigations in relation to property boundaries, estate assets, planning matters, utility proposals, wayleave requests, public complaints and other estate management issues.
Follow up site visits with appropriate correspondence, reports, mapping updates, recommendations and actions to ensure issues are resolved effectively and within agreed timescales.
Coordinate and manage routine estates processes, including permissions, consents, licences, wayleaves and associated agreements, ensuring compliance with Forestry England policies and statutory requirements.
Support the Estates Team and specialist consultants in managing utility and infrastructure proposals, liaising with utility companies, contractors, internal teams and regulatory bodies to ensure works are undertaken to agreed standards and conditions.
Monitor temporary works, third-party activities and land-use permissions on the Public Forest Estate and take appropriate action where activities do not comply with agreed terms or conditions.
Respond to estates-related enquiries, complaints and requests for information, providing clear, professional and consistent advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders including the Verderers, Natural England, New Forest National Park Authority, local authorities, parish councils, utility companies, commoners, neighbouring landowners and local communities.
Work closely with Recreation, Land Management, Public Affairs and other Forestry England teams to ensure a coordinated approach to estate management issues and to support wider district objectives.
Make informed operational decisions within delegated authority, seeking guidance from the Area Land Agents on complex, contentious or high-risk matters.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of estates processes, systems and ways of working, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and service delivery.
Provide support during emergency incidents such as storms, wildfire, flooding or other significant events affecting the Public Forest Estate, contributing to a safe and professional Forestry England response.
Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Area Land Agents or wider management team consistent with the grade and responsibilities of the role.
