FISA Technical Officer

18 June 2026

FISA is seeking a highly qualified Technical Officer to join the team to support the safety and technical elements and the wider operations within the forestry industry. 

Part-time, 10hrs per month / Remote / Nationwide

Closing date - 30th June 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, chartered, health and safety professional with strong forestry industry knowledge, to contribute to FISA safety guidance and standards whilst enjoying flexible, remote working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

Guidance Production & Technical Support

  • Verify safety guidance documentation outputs before publishing and maintain compliance checks.
  • Occasional input to resolve technical enquiries from FISA members, industry stakeholders, and the general public.
  • Act as FISA's technical expert in legal and regulatory matters.

 Essential Requirements

  • Professional Qualification:
    • Chartered safety professional.
      • Current membership of a recognised Health & Safety body (CMIOSH) with evidence of ongoing CPD.
  • Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of safety compliance requirements for all aspects of the forestry industry. Working knowledge of its operations, and associated safety challenges.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Technical Competence: Ability to interpret and approve compliant technical safety guidance.

Flexibility

Ability to flex to a variable workload and timetable is essential.

Working hours will, by the nature of the job demands, be unpredictable and follow an ‘on-demand’ style working pattern of approximately 10 hours per month.

  • Remote, home-based working.
  • Undertake additional duties if required.

What We Offer

  • Working Pattern: Highly flexible arrangement on an ‘as needed’ basis (10 hours per month approximately).
  • Rate: £70.00 per hour (self-employed basis).
  • Location: Remote working with occasional travel for meetings and site visits.
  • Professional Development: Opportunity to work with industry-leading organisations and contribute to forestry safety standards.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing your relevant experience in health and safety within the forestry sector to admin@ukfisa.com by 30 June 2026.

Should you have any questions relating to this vacancy, please contact: admin@ukfisa.com

FISA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.