The successful candidate will be required to take an active lead on the management of an interesting portfolio of client properties, ranging from upland forests to lowland mixed
woodland of mixed age classes. To succeed in the role, competency is required across multiple disciplines ranging from silvicultural, planning, organisational and communication. To aid with effective delivery, we support flexible working from home and our Stirling office. The role can be divided into the following primary functions, but is not limited to:
- Responsibility for the identification, assessment, quantification, and implementation of the full range of forest management operations
- Oversee the successful delivery of operational programmes to meet client objectives, compliant with health and safety, regulatory and environmental legislation
- Communicate directly with clients in a professional and confident manner, verbally and in written forms
- Effective in the coordination of the full range of establishment and maintenance of young conifer, mixed and broadleaved crops on restock or new planting sites, across upland and lowland settings
- Attentive in preparation of accurate budgets, annual reports, and financial forecasts
- Experience in compiling UKWAS management plans & long-term production forecasts
- Programming of thinning and felling and undertake timber assessment, marking and mensuration where appropriate
- Actively monitor and measure compliance in the execution of timber sale contracts
- Evaluate and tender for occasional contracts and execute successful opportunities
- Participate in the development of new business opportunities within the region
Training and support will be provided to introduce the successful applicant to company systems and procedures. Further training is provided to allow the candidate to develop their role and specialisms within the business over time.
