Forest Manager

About the Company

Job Information

  • Region

    South West England

  • Location

    South West England

  • Salary

    Competitive, dependent on experience

  • Date Posted

    13/01/2025

  • Closing Date

    28/02/2025

Job description

This varied role will suit individuals with practical and computer-based experience in forestry, mapping and land management who are looking to take on more responsibility and further their career as a professional forester. The successful candidate will be required to work independently and as part of a team to manage forest sites across the South West.

The Forest Manager will work with all members of the SWWM team to manage a range of client properties with the support of like-minded professionals and report to the Managing Director. The role will involve woodland and agroforestry creation, establishment and management working with private landowners including traditional estates, tenants and farmers to deliver sound tree establishment and maintenance, giving practical advice based on experience. This exciting role involves all aspects of management including timber harvesting, managing forestry operations, mapping, grant applications and adhering to best practice regulation and health and safety guidelines.

The candidate will have direct contact with clients and contractors where they will build relationships based on trust, punctuality and reliability. Applicants will enjoy working in a growing, dynamic company where they can create and direct their own role and its significance in contributing to the commercial forestry industry in the South West.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver woodland establishment and maintenance, using grant funding where applicable
  • All aspects of managing existing woodland including replanting, establishment, marking, surveying and planning and oversight of timber harvesting
  • Supervision of contractors, production of Risk Assessments, Work Instruction Orders and adherence to relevant Health and Safety guidelines
  • Drafting of Woodland Management Plans and Agroforestry Plans in line with UK Forestry Standard
  • Site inspections and surveys
  • Digital mapping work including aerial surveying
  • Forest budgeting and financial planning to meet client needs, as well as internal reporting
  • Managing client relationships
  • Remote working with site visits typically making up at least two days per working week

 

Please see full details, including how to apply HERE.

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