Forest Manager

The Company:

Scottish Woodlands Ltd provides a comprehensive range of forest, estate and land-related services. We are client and customer focused and operate to the highest environmental and safety standards.

As an employee-owned company that grew out of a woodland owners’ cooperative, now with an annual turnover of over £100 million, Scottish Woodlands has both the scale and commitment to provide a uniquely effective service offering for our clients.

The Candidate:

• demonstrable forestry experience and relevant academic qualifications, however there may be the opportunity to receive relevant training across a range of topics for the right candidate.

• This position may also suit someone with environmental, geography, agricultural or rural surveying background.

• Candidates should have a good working knowledge of the forest industry with a good understanding of site planning, working with contractors and site safety management.

• Candidates will be commercially driven and have a sound knowledge and understanding of the rural sector.

• Excellent communication and organisation skills are required, together with the ability to identify, analyse and solve problems working off their own initiative as part of a wider team.

• The ability to undertake most aspects of the roles and responsibilities of a Forestry Works Manager is important for the Forest Manager role.

• Applicants must hold a full, valid driving licence which is essential for the role.

• Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or Society of Irish Foresters or progressing towards attaining chartered status or another similar professional qualification is preferred.

• New recruits would be encouraged and supported to achieve these additional qualifications where they are appropriate to the role.

The Package:

An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, which includes a company vehicle, a 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.