Forest Manager - Scotland - £35,000 - £55,000 - Company Vehicle + Benefits

Forest Manager

Forest Manager - Scotland - £35,000 - £55,000 - Company Vehicle + Benefits

The Job

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established forestry business looking to strengthen its West Coast portfolio. With a new regional presence developing in Argyll, this is an exciting opportunity to join at a key growth stage and help build a strong client base across Scotland. This role will see you managing a diverse portfolio of estate and commercial forestry for major clients, ensuring operations are delivered to the highest standards of silviculture, sustainability, safety, and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and implementing full forest management operations
• Delivering operational programmes in line with client objectives
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, environmental and regulatory standards
• Liaising with clients, landowners and statutory bodies
• Coordinating establishment and maintenance of conifer and mixed crops in upland settings
• Preparing budgets, forecasts and annual reports
• Producing UKWAS management plans and long term production schedules
• Programming thinning, felling, timber assessments, marking and mensuration
• Monitoring timber sales contract compliance
• Supporting tender submissions and regional business development
• Promoting the business and identifying new opportunities

The Candidate

• Proven experience managing commercial forests, particularly in upland environments
• Strong practical silvicultural knowledge across all stages of forest management
• Relevant forestry or land based qualification
• Sound understanding of forestry legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Knowledge of UKFS and UKWAS standards
• Experience with PAWS / ASNW management (desirable)
• Understanding of grants and regulatory schemes (advantageous)
• Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters (or working towards) desirable
• Strong IT capability (including GIS and Office 365) and a full UK driving licence are essential

The Package

• Salary £35,000 - £55,000 DOE
• Company vehicle (business & private use)
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Continuous Professional Development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Long service awards
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Please email your CV to Charlotte Powell, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, .