Senior Forest Manager

Scottish Woodlands Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forestry management company in Dumfries is seeking a Senior Forest Manager to oversee a portfolio of forest properties. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong forestry experience and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers an attractive salary, company vehicle, and a generous benefits package, including a pension scheme and health insurance. Applicants should have a passion for woodland management while being capable of contributing to a team-focused environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Permanent health insurance

Private health care

Bonus scheme

Opportunity for equity participation

Personal and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable forestry experience and relevant qualifications.
• Ability to manage forest properties and work with teams.
• Experience in client communication and operational roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of forest properties.
• Support team members and contribute to their development.
• Oversee woodland management and client communication.

Skills

Forestry experience

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

IT literate

Project management

Health & safety management

Education

Relevant academic qualifications

Job description

Senior Forest Manager - Dumfries, South West Scotland

Scottish Woodlands Ltd is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of forest, estate and land-related services underpinned by our in-depth market experience, knowledge base and commitment to quality. The business is largely employee owned, and this encourages a dedication and commitment to the higheststandards of professionalism and customer focus. Our aim is to understand each client’s specific objectives and then to provide a service which is both flexible and personal.

We are expanding our team at ourDumfriesoffice, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing a diverse, well-established portfolio of forest properties. You would join a dynamic, driven team with a rangeofexperience represented and be supported by a raft of expertise from within the organisation.Therewould be good scope for career development withopportunities for line management and development of the next generation of Forester.

Applicants should have...

demonstrable forestryexperience and relevant academic qualifications, we are seeking an experienced Senior Forest Manager to join our team.The ability to undertake most aspects of the roles and responsibilities of a Forestry Works Manageris important for the Senior Forest Manager role.

To be successful in this role you must be professional, self-motivated and be capable of working on your own and as part of a team.You will have proven operational experience in a similar role where you have been involved with woodland management and direct client communication. You will be highly organised with excellent communication skills, be IT literate and have a sound knowledge of silviculture and Scotland’s Forestry Grant Scheme.Experience of working with contractors, project management and managinghealth & safety are all highly desirable.

Ideally, applicants should have relevant academic qualifications, though this isn’t considered essential, and hold a current full valid driving licence (essential for the role).Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or progressing towards attaining chartered status or another similar professional qualification ispreferred,butnotessential.

Benefits Package:

In return, Scottish Woodlands offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, bonus scheme and the opportunity for equity participation. The company has a unique structure and is 80% owned by staff. Applicants also have excellent personal and career development opportunities open to them and will be part of a highly professional and motivated team. For more information on working with Scottish Woodlands or for details of information gathered during our recruitment process, please see ourJob Applicant Privacy Notice .

Application Process

All applications should be made online through our applicant tracking system. Please note, as part of the application process, you will be required to upload your CV, cover letter and any relevant qualification certificates.

If you have any questions or queries relating to the job role or our application process, please contact the HR Team email:[e-mail].