Scottish Woodlands – Senior Harvesting Manager – West Coast Scotland

NS-Media Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Woodlands is looking for an experienced timber marketing professional to join their dynamic team covering west coast Scotland. This exciting role requires a blend of operational experience and a proactive approach to timber harvesting operations. The position offers an attractive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development within a leading forestry management company.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Permanent health insurance

Private health care

Equity participation

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of timber marketing and harvesting systems.
• Experience in contract/project management and health & safety management.
• Proven ability to develop productive relationships with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with existing clients and timber markets.
• Develop new business opportunities in a competitive environment.
• Coordinate with timber harvesting team and Forest Management colleagues.

Skills

Timber marketing

Communication

Organisation

Project management

Health & safety management

Job description

The UK government has committed to a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and due to this our work programmes have increased significantly. Scottish Woodlands is seeking to engage with enthusiastic professionals, with a passion for timber harvesting operations and who can offer a fresh and visionary way of thinking. As a key member of a high performing team, operating in a competitive and commercial environment, we are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with relevant harvesting and marketing experience.

The Role…

Covering west coast Scotland, this is a new and exciting role within Scottish Woodlands, working around some of the most beautiful and dramatic landscapes that Scotland has to offer. Key duties will include working closely with our existing clients, customers and timber markets, as well as the development of new business. To be successful in this role you will have an in-depth understanding of timber marketing; standing sale assessments; site planning; harvesting systems and developing productive relationships with contractors. You should be capable of working with our existing timber harvesting team and other Forest Management colleagues on existing client properties.

Demonstrable operational experience and the capability of working on your own initiative is essential as you will need to be able to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment. You should have a professional acumen, be commercially aware and possess excellent communication and organisation skills. Experience of contract/project management and health & safety management are also essential for the role. Applicants must hold a full, valid driving licence which is essential for the role.

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, 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.

Scottish Woodlands is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK.For more information, visit: www.scottishwoodlands.co.uk

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