Forestry & Woodland Consultant - Northern England

Beach Baker; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK forestry division is seeking a Forestry & Woodland Consultant to manage an asset management portfolio across Northern England. Responsibilities include managing forestry properties, overseeing contractors, and preparing valuations and recommendations for forestry acquisitions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in forestry, at least 5 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various lifestyle perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company car allowance

Private medical cover

Pension and life assurance

27 days annual leave plus public holidays

Gym discounts and cycle-to-work scheme

Social events and volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in forestry or land management.
• Strong understanding of carbon and natural capital markets.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the rural economy and countryside.

Responsibilities

• Manage forestry properties from planning to harvesting.
• Oversee contractors for planting, weeding, and timber harvesting.
• Prepare valuations and investment recommendations.

Skills

Forestry management

Client relationship development

Communication skills

Land management

Education

Formal forestry qualification (degree level preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Forestry & Woodland Consultant – Northern England

Location : Flexible within Northern England

Contract : Permanent, Full-Time

Are you passionate about forestry and woodland management? We’re looking for an experienced Forestry Consultant to join a leading UK forestry division with an outstanding reputation for delivering professional services across woodland sales, asset management, valuation, and investment advisory.

This role focuses on Northern England , managing and growing an asset management portfolio while supporting clients with sustainable forestry solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage forestry properties across Northern England, from planning and planting to restocking and harvesting.
• Oversee contractors for planting, weeding, fertilising, and timber harvesting.
• Act as principal asset manager for client forestry portfolios, delivering exceptional service and expanding the client base.
• Prepare valuations, budgets, and investment recommendations for forestry acquisitions.
• Support afforestation projects and ESG initiatives, ensuring sustainable practices.
• Build strong relationships with clients and identify new opportunities for growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in forestry or land management.
• Strong understanding of carbon and natural capital markets.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop client relationships.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the rural economy and countryside.

Qualifications :

• Ideally a member of or working towards ICF membership.
• Formal forestry qualification (degree level preferred).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Company car allowance.
• Private medical cover, pension, life assurance, and income protection.
• 27 days annual leave + public holidays (with option to buy extra days).
• Lifestyle perks : gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, retail discounts.
• Social events and volunteering opportunities.

Interested?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your forestry career and lead projects across Northern England, apply today!