Senior Forestry Consultant: Lead Woodlands, Grants & Carbon

MorePeople; Perth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a Senior Forestry Consultant to lead the delivery and development of forestry and woodland services across Central and North Scotland. The role focuses on client relationships, asset management and long-term planning.

You will oversee timber harvesting, grant-funded works and GIS mapping, while mentoring colleagues and shaping the future of the team. Strong leadership and commercial awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong forestry experience, commercial awareness and the leadership skills to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and development of forestry and woodland services across Central and North Scotland.
• Drive business development and client relationships.
• Oversee long-term forest planning, timber harvesting, restocking and maintenance.
• Deliver Forestry Grant Scheme applications and grant-funded works.
• Lead GIS mapping, woodland certification and tree safety programmes.
• Mentor colleagues and help shape the future of the team.

Skills

Forestry experience

Leadership

Business development

GIS mapping

Grant applications

Project management

Timber harvesting

Job description

MorePeople is seeking a Senior Forestry Consultant to lead the delivery and development of forestry and woodland services across Central and North Scotland. The role focuses on client relationships, asset management and long-term planning.

You will oversee timber harvesting, grant-funded works and GIS mapping, while mentoring colleagues and shaping the future of the team. Strong leadership and commercial awareness are essential.