Regional Harvesting & Marketing Manager - South East Scotland
Regional Harvesting & Marketing Manager - South East Scotland
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Job Description
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 landrelated services underpinned by our indepth 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 clients specific objectives and then to provide a service which is both flexible and personal.
As leader of a high performing team operating in a competitive commercial environment we are seeking an EXPERIENCED ENTHUSIASTIC AND SELFMOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL with relevant HARVESTING AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE to lead and manage our existing team in South East Scotland. Based out of our Melrose office in the Scottish Borders key duties will involve working closely with our existing clients customers markets and be involved in the development of new business.
Applicants should have an indepth and extensive understanding of timber harvesting and marketing; standing sale assessments; site planning; harvesting systems and as head of the department you should have proven experience of leading and developing an existing timber harvesting management team & contractors across a wide geographical location.
Demonstrable operational and management experience is required and forestry qualifications are advantageous but not a prerequisite. You will have excellent professional acumen be commercially aware be IT literate and possess excellent communication and organisation skills. Previous experience of working with contractors project management and health & safety management are also essential for the role.
Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body is desirable. Candidates must also have a current driving licence to perform the remit of the role.
Benefits Package
In return Scottish Woodlands offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. This includes company vehicle pension scheme life assurance permanent health insurance private healthcare and the opportunity for share 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 our Job 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 relating to the role or our application process please email:emailprotected.
We are an equal opportunities employer
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
