Senior Forest Manager

Scotlink; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forestry management company in Dumfries is seeking a Senior Forest Manager to oversee a portfolio of forest properties. This role requires operational experience in woodland management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will enjoy an attractive salary with a benefits package that includes a company vehicle, pension scheme, private health care, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Generous pension scheme

Private health care

Life assurance

Permanent health insurance

Equity participation opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional, self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven operational experience in woodland management.
• Relevant academic qualifications are preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and well-established portfolio of forest properties.
• Support the development of the next generation of Forester.
• Directly communicate with clients and oversee woodland management.

Skills

Operational experience in woodland management

Excellent communication skills

IT literate

Knowledge of silviculture

Project management

Health & safety management

Education

Relevant academic qualifications

Job description

Overview

We are currently inviting applications for the following position:

Senior Forest Manager
Dumfries - South West Scotland

Responsibilities

We are expanding our team at our Dumfries office, 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 range of experience represented and be supported by a raft of expertise from within the organisation. There would be good scope for career development with opportunities for line management and development of the next generation of Forester.

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 managing health & safety are all highly desirable.

Requirements/Qualifications

Applicants should have ...

demonstrable forestry experience 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 Manager is important for the Senior Forest Manager role.

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 is preferred, but not essential.

Benefits

Scottish Woodlands offer ...

An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, and the opportunity for equity participation.

About the company

The company is 80% owned by staff. Applicants will also be given excellent personal and career development opportunities and will be part of a highly professional, motivated team.

How to apply

Queries about the application process?

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Closing Date: 28th February 2026

Additional information

Scottish Woodlands is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. For more information, visit: www.scottishwoodlands.co.uk

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