Forest Manager

The Company:

BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.

We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.

With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.

The Candidate:

As an experienced forestry professional, with a background in forestry (or other related sector), you are able to demonstrate your strong commercial acumen and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships. In addition, you’ll have:  

• strong client relationship management and team working skills
• good knowledge of the UK Forestry Standard and UKWAS
• professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body (desirable)
• a full UK driving licence.

If you are excited and highly motivated by the opportunity to work with the team and grow the significant potential that sits within one of the UK’s most dynamic forestry regions, then this role is for you. 

The Package:

• Company car
• Company provided health plan and life assurance policy
• Company sick pay, enhanced with length of service
• Company pension
• 31 days (inclusive of bank holidays) holiday entitlement, enhanced with length of service 
• Funded learning and career development opportunities
• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on hundreds of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more! 
• Confidential 24/7 support with Wellbeing Hub
• Cycle to Work scheme.