Harvesting and Marketing Supervisor

Forestry and Land Scotland; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A land management organization in the UK is seeking a Harvesting and Marketing Supervisor to oversee harvesting operations and manage timber marketing. This role requires knowledge of health and safety systems and contract management. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and is set in one of Scotland's scenic regions with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management within the land management sector.
• Strong understanding of health and safety systems.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Familiarity with modern harvesting techniques and GIS platforms is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise harvesting operations.
• Manage timber marketing.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Engage regularly with contractors, foresters, and timber merchants.

Skills

Contract management experience

Health and safety knowledge

Familiarity with GIS platforms

Tools

Modern harvesting techniques

Job description

Salary: £31,611 - £33,125 per year 28.97% pension contributions

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our South Region team as a Harvesting and Marketing Supervisor. This field-based role is central to delivering sustainable forest operations across the Stewartry and Solway area, contributing to climate change mitigation, biodiversity enhancement, and landscape restoration.

About the role

You will be responsible for supervising harvesting operations, managing timber marketing, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. The role involves regular engagement with contractors, foresters, and timber merchants, and requires a strong understanding of forest planning and operational delivery.

About you

Applicants should have experience in contract management within the land management sector, a sound knowledge of health and safety systems, and a full UK driving licence. Familiarity with modern harvesting techniques and GIS platforms is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in one of Scotland's most scenic regions, with access to flexible working arrangements, a supportive team environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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How to apply

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply with your CV and Cover Letter - ensuring you provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the attached job description and success profile.