Senior Forest Manager

Confederation of Forest Industries; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forestry organization in East Kilbride is seeking a Senior Forest Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of forest properties. The ideal candidate will have strong forestry experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a motivated team. Responsibilities include managing client communications, woodland management, and project oversight. Attractive salary and benefits package including company vehicle, pension scheme, and health care provided. Career development opportunities available.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Generous pension scheme

Private health care

Qualifications

• Professional and self-motivated with proven operational experience.
• Sound knowledge of silviculture and Scotland’s Forestry Grant Scheme.
• Experience with client communication and health & safety management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of forest properties.
• Support development of the next generation of Forester.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Skills

Forestry experience

Communication skills

IT literacy

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Relevant academic qualifications

Institute of Chartered Foresters membership

Job description

We are expanding our team at our Dumfries office, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing a diverse, well-established portfolio of forest properties. You would join a dynamic, driven team with a range of experience represented and be supported by a raft of expertise from within the organisation. There would be good scope for career development with opportunities for line management and development of the next generation of Forester.

Applicants should have ...

demonstrable forestry experience and relevant academic qualifications, we are seeking an experienced Senior Forest Manager to join our team. The ability to undertake most aspects of the roles and responsibilities of a Forestry Works Manager is important for the Senior Forest Manager role.

To be successful in this role you must be professional, self-motivated and be capable of working on your own and as part of a team. You will have proven operational experience in a similar role where you have been involved with woodland management and direct client communication. You will be highly organised with excellent communication skills, be IT literate and have a sound knowledge of silviculture and Scotland’s Forestry Grant Scheme. Experience of working with contractors, project management and managing health & safety are all highly desirable.

Ideally, applicants should have relevant academic qualifications, though this isn’t considered essential, and hold a current full valid driving licence (essential for the role). Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or progressing towards attaining chartered status or another similar professional qualification is preferred, but not essential.

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.

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