Compliance & Forest Certification Manager

Euroforest Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Compliance & Forest Certification Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring forest certification and compliance across various client properties. This position offers the chance to work proactively with a diverse team, managing audits, and liaising with regulatory bodies. With a focus on health, safety, and quality operations, you'll be instrumental in promoting best practices within the organization. This role not only provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits but also supports your professional development in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about forestry and compliance, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

28 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays)

Company vehicle (business and private use)

Pension scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Cycle to work Scheme

Long service awards

Company Holidays (3 days at Christmas)

Qualifications

• Proven technical knowledge and experience of UK Forestry and Arboriculture.
• Strong understanding of FSC and UKWAS requirements.
• Experience in conducting audits and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage FSC Forest Management Scheme and ensure compliance.
• Conduct audits for UKWAS, ISO, and FSC standards.
• Support business development with compliance information.

Skills

Business Acumen

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency (Office 365)

Team Leadership

Motivated Service Delivery

Education

Forestry or Land Management Qualification

NEBOSH Certificate in General Health and Safety

Professional Membership of Institute of Chartered Foresters

IRCA ISO Internal or External Auditor Certificate

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a key member of our Compliance Team at Euroforest Group, as a Compliance & Forest Certification Manager, covering the UK and reporting to our Head Office in Carlisle.

The Position

The successful candidate will take a proactive role in managing and maintaining forest certification and compliance across a diverse portfolio of client properties. Success in this role requires strong competency in forest certification standards, regulatory compliance, health, safety and quality operations— all to be delivered with a high level of professionalism. The role can be divided into the following key responsibilities, but it is not limited to:

• Managing of the FSC Forest Management Scheme
• Supporting Forest Managers with preparation of management plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Promoting and implementing Group Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and procedures
• Liaising with external bodies and regulators, including Forest Stewardship Council UK
• Managing external and internal audits for UKWAS, ISO and FSC
• Completing audits for sites, offices and subcontractors
• Investigating incidents and accidents across the Group
• Reviewing and creating risk assessments
• Conducting internal training workshops
• Reviewing operational plans, including Construction Phase Plans, Method Statements, Environmental Management Plans, Waste Management Plans
• Supporting new business development and provision of Compliance information for tenders and work planning

Training and support will be provided to introduce the successful applicant to company systems and procedures. Further training is provided to allow the candidate to develop their role and specialisms within the business over time.

Qualification & Experience

• Proven technical knowledge and experience of UK Forestry, Harvesting and Arboriculture.
• Forestry or land management qualification
• Proven knowledge of the requirements of FSC and UKWAS
• Hold or be working towards NEBOSH Certificate in General Health and Safety
• Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body is desirable
• IRCA ISO Internal or External Auditor Certificate is desirable

Skills

• Proven business acumen, and a desire to support business development
• Diligent and professional in your approach to work
• Motivated to deliver a high-quality service to clients and internal teams
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead proactively
• Analytical approach with attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with IT systems, with experience of Office 365 suite
• Clean, Full UK Drivers Licence

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 28 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays)
• Annual leave increases with length of service
• Company Holidays (3 days at Christmas)
• Company vehicle (business and private use)
• Pension scheme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards

To apply send your CV and Cover Letter to [e-mail] quoting reference EFL/CFCM2504

Closing Date for applications is: 16th May 2025.

Start date will be as soon as possible after interviews (notice periods allowing).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Euroforest Silviculture is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.