Estates Manager

The Future Forest Company; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Estates Manager to lead the management of diverse sites focused on climate solutions and biodiversity. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful projects, from reforestation to peatland restoration, while ensuring compliance and fostering community engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in land management and a passion for environmental sustainability. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to combating climate change and enhancing biodiversity, while enjoying a competitive salary and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company shares

Remote and flexible working

Industry-leading pension scheme

Enhanced family policies

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• 5+ years of land management experience with a focus on environmental targets.
• Proven track record in managing land-based projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple sites for climate and community objectives.
• Develop and implement integrated management plans for site development.
• Maintain relationships with local communities and manage contractors.

Skills

Land management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Woodland management

Health and safety compliance

Project management

Environmental protection

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Salary Range: Competitive Salary

Closing Date: 18th April 2025

The Future Forest Company (www.thefutureforestcompany.com)

We are on a mission to remove as much excess CO2 from the atmosphere as we can by creating and restoring carbon-rich habitats and protecting biodiversity. We aim to avoid the most disastrous effects of global warming and the climate crisis. We are an impact-for-profit organization, achieving our mission through nature-based carbon solutions, planting profitable native broadleaf forests, restoring peatland, and developing biodiversity projects. Our goal is to scale our operations, plant millions of trees, restore thousands of hectares of habitat, and grow a climate solution that removes significant amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere. We currently manage 10 sites across Scotland and one site in the Yorkshire Dales, ranging between 15ha and 900ha.

About the role

As the Estates Manager at the Future Forest Company, you’ll have a varied and diverse role that is critical to our success. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll oversee the numerous sites under our care and management, looking after the buildings, liaising with tenants, and managing the woodlands and peatland we have restored. You will ensure that our hard work in establishing new woodlands is sustained as the trees grow and mature. You will maintain strong relationships with local communities, liaise with contractors, and ensure that our sites are maintained to a high standard. We seek a dynamic individual who is happy to work independently to lead the development of our sites. This person needs relevant experience and a passion for the environment. Related projects include reforestation, regeneration of depleted ecosystems, and sustainable agriculture, all aimed at delivering the company’s objectives for carbon sequestration, biodiversity enhancement, growth through profit, and enhanced public engagement with the sites.

The role will include:

• Ensuring our sites (11 in total) meet their considerable potential for delivering climate, conservation, and community objectives.
• Leading the vision and direction for the sites through the implementation of our integrated management plans.
• Identifying management priorities for each site and developing and managing the property budgets.
• Working with local communities, key stakeholders, and neighboring landowners and businesses.
• Ensuring the maintenance of the key infrastructure on our various sites.
• Maximizing other revenue sources, including ecotourism and enhanced visitor experiences.
• Taking responsibility for the safe and compliant management of operations, working with colleagues to ensure risks are managed.
• Assisting with monitoring our restored peatland.
• Organizing tree risk assessments and management planning for existing woodlands.
• Managing livestock movement.
• Applying for rural payments grants.
• Managing invasive species control.

Who we’re looking for

• You must be an experienced and professional land manager with a track record of meeting challenging environmental and business targets.
• You should match the Future Forest Company’s values and ethos, showing a genuine interest in protecting the environment, fighting climate change, and building a better tomorrow.
• You should be able to learn quickly and operate within a dynamic and agile environment.
• Five years of land management experience.
• Proven experience of overseeing and managing land-based projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with contractors, local partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets and government grants, including financial & land management plans with a strong working knowledge of rural payment schemes.
• Scotland-based.
• Current driving license and the ability to travel to other company locations.
• Woodland management experience.
• Good knowledge of relevant land management health & safety standards.
• Experience managing private residential or agricultural tenancies.
• Empathy with our environmental and climate messages.
• Experience in peatland restoration, biodiversity enhancement, or regenerative farming projects.
• Ability to manage risks, compliance, and health and safety on sites.

What you get

• A competitive salary.
• Shares in The Future Forest Company.
• Remote and flexible working environment when not on site.
• Industry-leading pension scheme.
• The chance to help build a company that is leading the way in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss.
• Enhanced family policies.
• Company sick pay.

How to apply

Email a CV & cover letter to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing