Senior Forest Manager Dumfries, South West Scotland

Dumfries - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 clients specific objectives and then to provide a service which is both flexible and personal.

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.

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.

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 Scotlands Forestry Grant Scheme. Experience of working with contractors project management and managing health & safety are all highly desirable.

Ideally applicants should have relevant academic qualifications though this isnt 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 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