Tilhill Forestry is the UK’s leading sustainable forestry and timber harvesting company. As part of the BSW Group, the largest integrated forestry business in the UK, and a member of Binderholz, Europe’s leading timber processing operation, we are uniquely positioned to offer our staff unparalleled opportunities to engage in all facets of the forestry industry.
Our South of England Region plays a key role in our business development aspirations. We are looking for a commercially driven, dynamic and exceptional leader who understands the importance of looking after people, whilst generating profitable business growth as part of an already successful team.
Responsibilities will include the running of three offices within the South of England Region and providing guidance and leadership to the wider teams based in Devon, Kent and Hampshire. You will be proud to deliver an exceptional service to our clients whilst keeping the health, safety and wellbeing of the Region’s forestry staff and activities at the forefront of everything you do.
You will work closely with our Business and Sales Development team, fellow Regional Managers and harvesting team. You must be prepared to travel outside of the region to attend relevant meetings and engage in knowledge sharing opportunities with colleagues.
About you
As an experienced industry 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:
- Sound knowledge and proven experience of the UK forestry market including associated grants and opportunities
- Experience in project management, dealing with key business stakeholders / clients
- Strong and demonstratable negotiation and influencing skills
- Rural sales knowledge would be hugely beneficial
- Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Forestry or other subject related to business or the land-based sector would be advantageous
- Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body is highly desirable
If you are excited and highly motivated by the opportunity to nurture a team and grow the potential that sits within the South of England forestry Region, then this role is for you.
Benefits
In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. In addition to the competitive salary and company car, this position also includes excellent benefits such as:
- Company provided health insurance 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 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
- Confidential 24/7 support with Wellbeing Hub
- Cycle to Work scheme
Interested?
On clicking apply you will be directed to our careers page. Please search for ‘Regional Manager’ and choose which role you wish to apply for; Alton, Uffculme or Horsmonden.
Closing Date for Applications: 20 October 2024
Candidates should be chartered or working towards chartered status.
We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the published closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
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Tilhill is an Equal Opportunities Employer.