As a key member of a high performing team, operating in a competitive, commercial environment we are seeking an
EXPERIENCED, ENTHUSIASTIC AND SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL WITH RELEVANT FORESTRY EXPERIENCE
to join our existing team in Lochgilphead. Key duties will involve woodland establishment, restructuring and management
from planning through to harvesting. The position includes the requirement to prepare and manage budgets, report
writing, grant scheme applications, cost control, planning of operations and site supervision.
Applicants should have …
• Demonstrable experience in forest management activities and an understanding of timber harvesting.
• Demonstrable experience of client and customer relations
• Engaging with a wide range of company stakeholders e.g. landowners, contractors and relevant government bodies.
• Demonstrable experience in the preparation of operational budgets and sales plans
• Demonstrable experience in all aspects of Business Development, identifying new markets and developing existing ones.
• Demonstrable experience of new woodland creations, site planning and managing own operations.
• Managing Health and Safety on site including the preparation of risk assessments.
• Sound understanding of the Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme as well as an understanding of health and safety standards and
legislation.
• Previous Line Management experience, leading a team of both experienced employees and graduates.
• Previous experience of carrying out staff appraisals, setting targets and monitoring the achievement of said targets.
• Ideally a minimum 2.1 BSc Forestry degree or other relevant degree, however other qualifications and those without a degree
may also be considered provided a high level of experience is demonstrated.
