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Senior Forest Manager – South West (Consultancy-Led Forestry) – Exeter - £45,–£50,
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Posted 05 February Salary 45,–£50, LocationExeter Job type Discipline Agricultural & Farm Services ReferenceBF -
Job description
Senior Forest Manager
Senior Forest Manager – South West (Consultancy-Led Forestry) – Exeter - £45,–£50,
The Job:
Our client is seeking a Senior Forest Manager to lead forestry operations across the South West, managing a diverse portfolio of estate and client-owned woodlands.
The role includes responsibility for long-term forest planning, harvesting and restocking programmes, grant applications and compliance, contractor management, budgeting, and client liaison. You will take a lead role in managing complex forestry projects while supporting junior team members and maintaining high professional standards.
This is a senior, consultancy-led role combining technical forestry expertise with commercial and client-facing responsibility.
The Company:
Our client is a professional forestry and land management consultancy delivering woodland and estate services to private landowners, estates, and institutional clients across the UK. The business operates to high technical and professional standards and places strong emphasis on sustainable forestry and long-term asset management.
The Candidate:
- Significant experience in professional forestry or woodland management
- Strong working knowledge of UK forestry grants, felling licences, and compliance
- Proven ability to manage contractors, budgets, and multi-site operations
- Commercially aware with a strong understanding of sustainable forestry principles
- Confident dealing directly with landowners, estates, and professional clients
The Package
- Salary in the region of £45,–£50, depending on experience
- Senior level responsibility within a respected consultancy
- Long-term career progression and professional development