Area Manager (Forestry)
Looking for a new challenge in the forestry world?
Ready to take the next step in your forestry career? If you're looking for a role where you can lead, grow, and make a real difference in one of the UK's most scenic landscapes, this is your opportunity.
If that sounds like your next move, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Our client is a UK leader in sustainable forestry and timber harvesting, delivering expert woodland management services focused on long term environmental and commercial success. They are now searching for an Area Manager to lead operations in South West Scotland.
The Role
As Area Manager, you will take charge of day to day operations across the region, managing a talented team of forestry professionals and helping shape the future of sustainable woodland management. You will be responsible for:
1. Managing forests, estates, and contracts to meet client goals and best practice silvicultural standards
2. Driving business development and nurturing client and stakeholder relationships
3. Promoting nature-based solutions that support Scotland's climate resilience
4. Ensuring projects are completed on time, on target, and within budget
What You Will Need
Our client is looking for someone who is motivated, experienced, and excited about taking their forestry career to the next level. You will ideally bring:
5. A background in forestry or a land-based sector
6. Solid knowledge of the UK Forestry Standard and UKWAS
7. A degree or diploma in Forestry or a related field
8. Strong leadership and project management skills
9. Proven commercial and client relationship experience
10. IOSH Managing Safely or similar (e.g. CSCS card, SMSTS)
11. Membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters (desirable)
12. A full UK driving licence
What Is In It For You?
Alongside the chance to work in one of the UK's most naturally stunning regions, you will benefit from:
13. Competitive salary + company car
14. 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
15. Up to 10% employer pension contributions
16. Health plan, life assurance, and sick pay
17. Ongoing career development and fully funded training
18. Employee discounts and 24/7 wellbeing support
19. A supportive, forward-thinking team driven by innovation and sustainability
How To Apply
If you're looking to step up, lead a high performing team, and make an environmental and commercial impact through your work, I want to hear from you.
Rachel Richardson - 01780 480530 / 07701 387732
Or connect with me on LinkedIn
No need for a polished CV - just send over what you have and we can take it from there.
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