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Deputy Gaveller (Mines & Quarries Officer) - Forest of Dean
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FORESTRY COMMISSION, Coleford, Gloucestershire
- Remote working
- Part time
- Permanent
Posted today, 11 Jul
Job ref: 6f80703ddf834354ae4f03a6efa5c1ef
Full Job Description
As the Deputy Gaveller you will maintain an active liaison with the individual mine owners and operators, the Freeminers Association, Forest of Dean Cave and Mines Rescue Group, and the Forest of Dean Caves Conservation & Access Group to foster effective and safe relationships to reduce risk of underground accidents and incidents and to support an effective emergency response - whilst recognising that Forestry England is not an emergency service, merely a responsible landowner.
You will attend HM Verderers Court each quarter to report on matters pertaining to the mineral interests within the Forest.
As custodians of most of the land within the Forest of Dean, Forestry England holds the historical responsibility of administering and monitoring all mining within the Hundred of St Briavels via the Deputy Gaveller. The role also extends to oversight of the quarrying activity on land directly managed by Forestry England within the Dean.
The Deputy Gaveller has a vast and well-maintained archive of historical documents and plans upon which to rely, and the upkeep of those records is part of the Deputy Gaveller's remit.
Due to restrictions within the Dean Forest Mines Act, the holder of the post of Deputy Gaveller cannot be a registered Freeminer., As custodians of most of the land within the Forest of Dean, Forestry England holds the historical responsibility of administering and monitoring all mining within the Hundred of St Briavels via the Deputy Gaveller. The role also extends to oversight of the quarrying activity on land directly managed by Forestry England within the Dean.
The Deputy Gaveller has a vast and well-maintained archive of historical documents and plans upon which to rely, and the upkeep of those records is part of the Deputy Gaveller's remit.
Legal Oversight & Compliance
+ inspect and regulate mining activity across the Hundred of St Briavels in accordance with the Dean Forest (Mines) Act 1838, the Mines and Quarries Act 1954, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the 2014 Mines Regulations
+ assess and process applications for Freeminer status; maintain and safeguard the official registers
+ attend HM Verderers Court quarterly to report on matters of mineral interest
Operational & Financial Management
+ administer and review rents and royalties from coal and iron gales, including 21-year rent reviews and liaising with the Area Land Agent and Coal Authority
+ work in partnership with the Area Land Agent on leases related to mining and quarrying
Stakeholder Engagement
+ maintain active liaison with mine owners/operators, the Freeminers Association, the Forest of Dean Cave and Mines Rescue Group, and other relevant bodies
+ provide advice internally and to the public regarding mining heritage, structural features, and safety issues
Record Keeping & Archive Management
+ maintain and preserve the Deputy Gaveller's archive of documents, plans, and records
+ ensure digital and physical information systems are accurate, up-to-date, and securely stored
Health & Safety Collaboration
+ work with colleagues, contractors, and officials to identify and mitigate risks, including unsafe mine entries and quarry sites
The role is based at the West District Office in Coleford, Gloucestershire. Work will cover the Forest of Dean, requiring on-site presence, however we try to accommodate some blended home working arrangements depending on individual circumstances. The West District team consists of over 160 employees, with 12 forest area and 5 visitor services hub delivery teams operating from Bodmin, Cornwall to Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Working Together
+ Managing a Quality Service, + UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Essential professional and technical experience
+ the Deputy Gaveller role is a professional position requiring current membership of The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
+ proven experience in mining and quarrying administration
+ proven practical experience in mining, including working knowledge of mine safety
+ the role requires flexibility and an ability to switch from one task to another according to the short and medium term priorities of the team
+ the ability to analyse complex mining and quarrying issues and develop detailed solutions
+ good experience in information/archive management
Desirable professional and technical experience
+ the successful candidate will have experience working within a team and with external parties/stakeholders
+ familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, TEAMS, SharePoint, Word, Excel) and GIS systems - training will be provided in Forestry England-specific systems
+ qualification in Mining, Quarrying, or a closely related discipline
Essential Qualifications
+ member of IOM3 - Affiliate or higher
+ qualification in Mining, Quarrying, or a closely related discipline, Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
You will be asked to write a 200 word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form.
The Behaviours being assessed at interview are -
+ Making effective decisions
+ Working together
+ Managing a quality service
Alongside your salary of £39,135, Forestry Commission contributes £11,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides., The salary quoted above is the full-time (37 hours) equivalent salary. The salary will be pro-rated to reflect 15 hours per week.
Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
+ 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year's service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
+ STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.
+ free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
+ a commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
Read more about the benefits on the Forestry England website.
You will attend HM Verderers Court each quarter to report on matters pertaining to the mineral interests within the Forest.
As custodians of most of the land within the Forest of Dean, Forestry England holds the historical responsibility of administering and monitoring all mining within the Hundred of St Briavels via the Deputy Gaveller. The role also extends to oversight of the quarrying activity on land directly managed by Forestry England within the Dean.
The Deputy Gaveller has a vast and well-maintained archive of historical documents and plans upon which to rely, and the upkeep of those records is part of the Deputy Gaveller's remit.
Due to restrictions within the Dean Forest Mines Act, the holder of the post of Deputy Gaveller cannot be a registered Freeminer., As custodians of most of the land within the Forest of Dean, Forestry England holds the historical responsibility of administering and monitoring all mining within the Hundred of St Briavels via the Deputy Gaveller. The role also extends to oversight of the quarrying activity on land directly managed by Forestry England within the Dean.
The Deputy Gaveller has a vast and well-maintained archive of historical documents and plans upon which to rely, and the upkeep of those records is part of the Deputy Gaveller's remit.
Legal Oversight & Compliance
+ inspect and regulate mining activity across the Hundred of St Briavels in accordance with the Dean Forest (Mines) Act 1838, the Mines and Quarries Act 1954, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the 2014 Mines Regulations
+ assess and process applications for Freeminer status; maintain and safeguard the official registers
+ attend HM Verderers Court quarterly to report on matters of mineral interest
Operational & Financial Management
+ administer and review rents and royalties from coal and iron gales, including 21-year rent reviews and liaising with the Area Land Agent and Coal Authority
+ work in partnership with the Area Land Agent on leases related to mining and quarrying
Stakeholder Engagement
+ maintain active liaison with mine owners/operators, the Freeminers Association, the Forest of Dean Cave and Mines Rescue Group, and other relevant bodies
+ provide advice internally and to the public regarding mining heritage, structural features, and safety issues
Record Keeping & Archive Management
+ maintain and preserve the Deputy Gaveller's archive of documents, plans, and records
+ ensure digital and physical information systems are accurate, up-to-date, and securely stored
Health & Safety Collaboration
+ work with colleagues, contractors, and officials to identify and mitigate risks, including unsafe mine entries and quarry sites
The role is based at the West District Office in Coleford, Gloucestershire. Work will cover the Forest of Dean, requiring on-site presence, however we try to accommodate some blended home working arrangements depending on individual circumstances. The West District team consists of over 160 employees, with 12 forest area and 5 visitor services hub delivery teams operating from Bodmin, Cornwall to Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Working Together
+ Managing a Quality Service, + UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Essential professional and technical experience
+ the Deputy Gaveller role is a professional position requiring current membership of The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
+ proven experience in mining and quarrying administration
+ proven practical experience in mining, including working knowledge of mine safety
+ the role requires flexibility and an ability to switch from one task to another according to the short and medium term priorities of the team
+ the ability to analyse complex mining and quarrying issues and develop detailed solutions
+ good experience in information/archive management
Desirable professional and technical experience
+ the successful candidate will have experience working within a team and with external parties/stakeholders
+ familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, TEAMS, SharePoint, Word, Excel) and GIS systems - training will be provided in Forestry England-specific systems
+ qualification in Mining, Quarrying, or a closely related discipline
Essential Qualifications
+ member of IOM3 - Affiliate or higher
+ qualification in Mining, Quarrying, or a closely related discipline, Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
You will be asked to write a 200 word statement on your relevant experience and career history, along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words. You will be assessed on both during sifting. More details about how to apply are listed on the application form.
The Behaviours being assessed at interview are -
+ Making effective decisions
+ Working together
+ Managing a quality service
Alongside your salary of £39,135, Forestry Commission contributes £11,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides., The salary quoted above is the full-time (37 hours) equivalent salary. The salary will be pro-rated to reflect 15 hours per week.
Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension. You will become a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
+ 25 days holiday a year, raising by one day every year's service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees) plus additional days off such as bank holidays.
+ STaR is our employee benefits scheme offering discounts on everyday supermarket shopping, as well as other things such as hotel stays clothes, mobile phones, other electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts, household bills, Headspace wellbeing app.
+ free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury.
+ a commitment to lifelong learning through career development. Forestry England will support your career development in a variety of ways, including continual professional development, support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
Read more about the benefits on the Forestry England website.
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