Forest Certification Manager – Scottish Woodlands

NS-Media Group; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Forest Certification Manager to join their Environment Team in Scotland. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in maintaining high certification standards, conducting audits, and providing essential support to staff. This position, offering flexible and remote working options, also comes with an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a company vehicle and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Permanent health insurance

Private health care

Bonus scheme

Opportunity for equity participation

Personal and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional and confident approach to tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated with diverse challenge-solving.
• Full valid driver's licence essential for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage company’s dual certified group scheme and chain of custody.
• Undertake internal audits and assist with external audits.
• Support staff with all matters relating to Forest Certification.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of UKWAS

Silviculture

Education

Forestry qualification at HND level or above

Related land-based qualifications

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Forest Certification manager to join our Environment Team to assist with the management of the company’s dual certified group scheme and chain of custody.

In line with UKWAS, the successful applicant will be expected to set and maintain high standards by undertaking internal company wide audits, raising and closure of corrective actions and be involved in external audits. A significant part of the role is providing support to staff in all matters relating to Forest Certification. With offices across Scotland and North England location can be flexible, and remote working may be possible, however a presence in a regional office will be required.

Applicants should have …

A professional and confident approach to work, be able to work to tight deadlines and targets, be self-motivated and have exceptional attention to detail. An eagerness to take on diverse challenges, from planning to execution. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational skills, sound knowledge of UKWAS and Silviculture are essential. A willingness to travel throughout UK and Ireland.

A Forestry qualification at HND level or above is preferred however, candidates with related land-based qualifications and/or experience are also encouraged to apply. Since this role involves site visits to remote locations, a full valid driver’s licence is essential. Professional membership of the ICF or progressing towards attaining chartered status would be desirable.

Scottish Woodlands offer …

An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, bonus scheme and the opportunity for equity participation.

The company is 80% owned by staff. Applicants will also be given excellent personal and career development opportunities and will be part of a highly professional, motivated team.