Head of Harvesting and Marketing – Dumfries - Company vehicle + Benefits

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based forestry management organisation is seeking a Head of Harvesting and Marketing to lead its expanding team in Dumfries. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance timber harvesting and marketing efforts, driving growth and innovation in the sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial awareness and project management experience, alongside excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including a company vehicle and equity participation opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Permanent health insurance

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Equity participation opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in contractor management and project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to work towards membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with timber harvesting team and clients.
• Develop new harvesting and marketing opportunities.
• Contribute to the organisation’s growth and innovation.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

IT skills

Contractor management

Health & safety awareness

Education

Membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters

Job description

Head of Harvesting and Marketing
Location: Dumfries - Company vehicle + Benefits

The Job:
A leading UK-based forestry management organisation is expanding across Scotland and seeks passionate professionals to join its harvesting team. Positions include a Senior Harvesting Manager for Lochgilphead and a Harvesting Manager for Dumfries.
You will collaborate with the timber harvesting team, clients, contractors, and timber markets. Responsibilities also include developing new harvesting and marketing opportunities and contributing to the organisation’s growth and innovation.

The Company:
This well-established organisation offers forest, estate, and land services across the UK. It operates on an employee-ownership model, valuing professionalism, flexibility, and a client-focused approach. Its mission is to provide tailored forestry solutions to meet each client's objectives.

The Candidate:
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the rural sector
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to identify, analyse, and solve problems
- Proficient IT skills
- Experience in contractor management and project delivery
- Awareness of health & safety protocols
- Full UK driving licence
- Membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or willingness to work towards it is advantageous

The Package:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Company vehicle
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Private healthcare
- Bonus scheme
- Equity participation opportunities

Application: Please email your CV to Bradley Frost, Recruitment Delivery Consultant, at [e-mail].