Opportunities to host or employ a forestry apprentice
Updated 10 August 2026
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If you are an employer in the forestry sector and are interested in hosting or employing an apprentice, here are the opportunities at levels 3 to 6:
Forest Craftsperson apprenticeship (level 3)
Supplytrain CIC (hosting opportunity)
We’ve partnered with Supplytrain CIC to help forestry employers recruit and manage Level 3 Forest Craftsperson apprenticeships. They act as your outsourced apprenticeship department, handling recruitment, HR, payroll and college liaison on your behalf.
Skills England
Find full details about this opportunity on the Skills England website.
Get in touch
If you are looking to upskill a current employee or employ someone new and want to learn more, email apprenticeships@forestrycommission.gov.uk.
If you are a forestry business who can offer temporary work placements, rather than a full apprenticeship, email apprenticeships@forestrycommission.gov.uk for further information.
Forestry Works Manager (level 4)
This apprenticeship was launched in 2026, with the University of Cumbria and Plumpton College. Email the relevant institution to find out more:
- University of Cumbria: apprenticeships@cumbria.ac.uk
- Plumpton College: business@plumpton.ac.uk
Professional Forester apprenticeship (level 6)
At level 6, apprentices join the Forestry Commission cohort for their formal training while gaining practical experience with you.
We can help you through the process at either level and are happy to talk through what’s involved. Get in touch at apprenticeships@forestrycommission.gov.uk.