Overview
Scottish Woodlands – Banchory / Fochabers, North Region. Due to increasing activities and expanding work programme in North East Scotland, there is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Forest Manager / Forest Manager to join our progressive team to service both the existing client base and expanding business. The successful candidate will be based at either our Fochabers or Banchory office.
Responsibilities
* Service both existing client base and expanding business needs.
* Undertake most aspects of the roles and responsibilities of a Forestry Works Manager as part of the Forest Manager role.
* Engage in site planning, work with contractors and manage site safety.
* Identify, analyse and solve problems using own initiative as part of a wider team.
Qualifications and Skills
* Demonstrable forestry experience and relevant academic qualifications.
* Good working knowledge of the UK forest industry with demonstrable understanding of site planning, working with contractors and site safety management.
* Commercially driven with a sound knowledge and understanding of the rural sector.
* Excellent communication and organisation skills.
* Possession of a full, valid driving licence.
* Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or progressing towards chartered status or another similar professional qualification (preferred).
* New recruits would be encouraged and supported to achieve these additional qualifications where appropriate to the role.
Benefits and About the Company
* An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
* Company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care.
* Opportunity for equity participation.
* The company is recently ranked in the top 100 of Scotland’s top private companies and is 80% owned by staff.
* Excellent personal and career development opportunities and part of a highly professional, motivated team.
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