Job Information
* Region: North East Scotland
* Location: Banchory, North East Scotland
* Salary: Attractive salary and benefits package
* Date Posted: 18/02/2025
* Closing Date: 16/03/2025
Job Description
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 highest standards of professionalism and customer focus. Our aim is to understand each client's specific objectives and then to provide a service which is both flexible and personal.
Due to increasing activities and expanding work programme in our Banchory office, an exciting opportunity has arisen in our North Region for an enthusiastic professional with a passion for Forestry. This Forest Manager position may suit someone who is looking for a promotion, with several years of proven operational experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate will have been involved with the management of woodland creations, estate management, liaison directly with a range of clients, preparation and management of budgets, delivering forest plans as well as supporting others within both the management and harvesting teams.
Applicants should have demonstrable forestry experience and relevant academic qualifications; however, there may be the opportunity to receive relevant training across a range of topics for the right candidate. This position may also suit someone with environmental, geography, agricultural or rural surveying background. Candidates should have a good working knowledge of the UK forest industry with a good, demonstrable understanding of site planning, working with contractors and site safety management.
Candidates will be commercially driven and have a sound knowledge and understanding of the rural sector. Excellent communication and organisation skills are required, together with the ability to identify, analyse and solve problems working off their own initiative as part of a wider team. The ability to undertake most aspects of the roles and responsibilities of a Forestry Works Manager is important for the Forest Manager role.
Applicants must hold a full, valid driving licence which is 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. New recruits would be encouraged and supported to achieve these additional qualifications where they are appropriate to the role.
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.
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 us.
We are an equal opportunities employer
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