Area Manager (Forestry) Location – Perth, Central Scotland, North Scotland Region Full Time Tilhill, the UK’s leading forest management company, is seeking to recruit an experienced forest manager to be a key senior member and team leader within our North Scotland Region forestry team in the role of Area Manager, based in our new Perth office. Reporting to the Deputy Regional Manager you will lead our skilled team of forestry professionals, ensuring that forests, properties, and contracts are managed in accordance with the client’s objectives, to good silvicultural and commercial standards, delivered to agreed targets. As an Area Manager you will also effectively develop and deliver new business opportunities as well as foster stakeholder relationships. The team currently manage 14,000ha of forests across 38 different properties, have been responsible for delivering a number of award-winning woodland creation projects and have a number of exciting projects in the pipeline. The role will include leadership and management oversight of the forestry team and the work they complete on behalf of our clients, within the company’s Assurance Management System. Reporting to (and supported by) the North Scotland Region Manager and Deputy Manager, with 4 other Area Managers, this is an exciting opportunity to drive forward the growth and development of our business and industry. About You: We are looking for the following skills and experience: A minimum of 5 years forest silviculture and management experience, ideally including design, planning and successful delivery of woodland creation projects. Relevant academic qualifications (degree or diploma in Forestry or other land-based subject(s)). Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body (or working towards within 12 months of appointment). Sound knowledge of the UK Forestry Standard and UKWAS. Implementation of relevant Health & Safety standards and practice, ideally with IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent accreditation. Strong commercial and team leadership acumen to manage a significant order book. Proven interpersonal and people management skills to engage constructively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders. Full UK driving licence. Benefits: In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. In addition to the competitive salary and company car, this position also includes excellent benefits such as: Company provided health plan and life assurance policy. Company sick pay, enhanced with length of service. Company pension, with up to 10% company contributions. 31 days (inclusive of bank holidays) holiday entitlement, enhanced with length of service. Funded learning and career development opportunities. Discounted rate on a range of BSW products. Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more! Confidential 24/7 support with Wellbeing Hub. Cycle to Work scheme. Interested? Apply online to send us your CV and complete the online application form. Closing Date for Applications: 13th June 2025 We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the published closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications. The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available at www.tilhill.com/about-us/careers Tilhill is an Equal Opportunities Employer.