Forest Manager/Senior Forest Manager and Harvesting Manager

About the Role

[Employer hidden] Ltd is a leading forestry management company seeking enthusiastic professionals with a passion for management and harvesting for key positions within their organisation. Due to increasing activities and expanding work programmes in North Scotland, they have exciting opportunities for a Forest Manager/Senior Forest Manager and Harvesting Manager to join their progressive team. The successful candidates will be based in their Fort William office.

What you will be doing:

• All aspects of woodland establishment, restructuring and management from planning through to harvesting.
• Compliance with Health & Safety regulations and other legislation relevant to forestry operations.
• Liaising directly with a range of clients and contractors.
• Preparing and managing budgets.
• GIS mapping.
• Processing grant scheme applications.
• Planning forestry operations.

Applicants should have:

• Forestry and harvesting experience plus relevant qualifications are advantageous but not a pre-requisite as relevant training can be provided.
• May suit someone with an environmental, geography, agricultural or rural surveying background who wishes to enter the forestry sector.
• Professional acumen and commercial awareness.
• Sound understanding of the rural sector.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to identify, analyse and solve problems.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Experience in working with contractors.
• Project management skills.
• Health & safety experience are all highly desirable.
• Ability to undertake aspects of the roles and responsibilities of a Forestry Works Manager.
• A full, valid driving licence is essential.
• 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, [Employer hidden] 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.

How to Apply

If you have any questions relating to the role, please email: [contact hidden]

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload your CV and cover letter, as well as any relevant qualification certificates.

To apply, please click HERE