Scottish Woodlands Ltd is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of forest, estate and land-related services underpinned by our in-depth market experience, knowledge base and commitment to quality. The business is largely employee owned, and this encourages a dedication and commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and customer focus. Our aim is to understand each client’s specific objectives and then to provide a service which is both flexible and personal.
Operating from our Melrose office, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing a diverse, well established, portfolio of forest and woodland. You would join a dynamic, driven team with a range of experience represented and be supported by a raft of expertise from within the organisation. There would be good scope for career development with opportunities for line management and development of the next generation of Forester.
Applicants should have demonstrable forestry experience and relevant academic qualifications; we are seeking an experienced Forest Manager to join our team. The ability to undertake most aspects of the roles and responsibilities of a Forestry Works Manager is important for the Forest Manager/Senior Forest Manager role.
The Scottish Borders are a hidden gem, and our office is based in the historic town of Melrose, the home of Scottish Rugby, with a surrounding area steeped in history. There are extensive opportunities to engage in varied outdoor pursuits, such as mountain biking, fishing in the Tweed Valley, and hill walking in the Southern Uplands and Cheviot Hills. Melrose is a short distance to Edinburgh, trains run regularly from the nearby station at Tweedbank, the Northumberland coast, and Cumbria.
Ideally applicants should have relevant academic qualifications, though this isn’t considered essential, and hold a current full valid driving licence which is essential for the role. Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or progressing towards attaining chartered status or another similar professional qualification is preferred.
Benefits package
In return, Scottish Woodlands offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. This includes company vehicle, pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private healthcare and the opportunity for share equity participation. The company has a unique structure and is 80% owned by staff. Applicants also have excellent personal and career development opportunities open to them and will be part of a highly professional and motivated team. For more information on working with Scottish Woodlands or for details of information gathered during our recruitment process, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Application process
All applications should be made online through our applicant tracking system. Please note, as part of the application process, you will be required to upload your CV, cover letter and any relevant qualification certificates.
If you have any questions relating to the role or our application process, please email: hr@scottishwoodlands.co.uk.
We are an equal opportunities employer
