The RFS is offering the opportunity for a student looking for an industry placement to join them from September 2025 – July 2026. The successful candidate will be based at our Head Office in Banbury, Oxfordshire, and will have the opportunity to gain an insight into the work of England, Wales and Northern Ireland’s oldest forestry organisation.

Responsibilities

You will be a member of our Head Office team and will contribute to:

• Answering public and member enquiries
• Assisting with the RFS shop
• Preparation for events
• Website and social media content

There may also be an opportunity for the right candidate to take part in outreach events, community engagement and RFS woodland meetings.

Desirable:

• Forestry or related degree such as Environmental Science, Biology or Geography
• Experience with editing web content in WordPress
• Customer service / event experience

If you have any questions prior to making an application, please email careers@rfs.org.uk

Application by CV and covering letter by 3rd April 2025 to careers@rfs.org.uk 

Interviews scheduled for w/c 22nd April.