Full time
Background
English Woodlands Forestry is one of South East’s leading forestry consultants. We have a wide and prestigious range of clients from large mixed estates to small woodland owners. Our small professional team offer our clients a quality end-to-end service from woodland management plans and grants through to arranging contractual work and timber harvesting/marketing.
We are looking to recruit a Forest Manager to be responsible for delivering quality woodland management services and being an integral part of our team. This role will include management of significant estates and demands a good level of silvicultural experience and proven track record of client engagement.
Location
North Hampshire/West Berkshire and East Wiltshire
Based on our existing and new estates in the area. This is a largely remote role with some team contact and meeting requirements at our office in Petworth, West Sussex
Key Responsibilities
* To oversee the woodland management/woodland creation for allocated estates
* Preparation of budgets, quotes, invoices and statements
* Silvicultural analysis and reports
* Set up and supervision of operational work – contract management including preparation and management of timber harvesting and marketing
* Completion of grant obligations
* Client liaison
* Production of woodland management plans, Maps (GIS), felling licence applications, grant applications
* Preparation of all pre start paperwork including RAMs, EPS surveys,
* Maintaining all internal administrative records and being accountable to Directors for time, profit margins, debtors control.
* Maintain a network of tried and tested quality contactors
* Represent the company at industry or related events
Salary
Forest Manager: £35-45K per annum (commensurate with experience)
Core Skills
* Practical and commercial experience of forestry operations including contract management and timber sales
* Knowledge of lowland silviculture
* Relevant academic qualifications (e.g. forestry or land management) (Desirable)
* Demonstrable experience of financial management
* Proven track record of client liaison and communication skills
* GIS skills (ARC GIS preferable)
* Knowledge of UK Forestry Standard
* Understanding of forestry grants, regulations and industry standards
* Full UK Driving licence.
Benefits
* Company electric car
* Company Pension
* 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
* Company Bonus (profit related and beyond one year’s continual employment)
* Company uniform - including boot allowance
* Funded training and professional fees
How to apply
To apply send your CV and covering statement (no more than one page) explaining your suitability for the role and motivation for applying. Please send to Laura Henderson: admin@englishwoodlandsforestry.co.uk
Closing date 6 pm Thursday 18thSeptember 2025
Interviews: 2nd/3rd October
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