Forestry Area Manager

MorePeople is seeking a Forestry Area Manager in Lockerbie, UK, to lead a team in sustainable forestry management across South West Scotland. Responsibilities include overseeing forest management, driving business development, and ensuring project completion. Candidates should have a background in forestry, strong leadership skills, and a full UK driving license. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development in a scenic region.
Love the outdoors and sustainability? Passionate about forestry and nature? Want to lead a team in one of the UK's most scenic regions?

Our client is a UK leader in sustainable forestry and timber harvesting and offer sustainable woodland management services.

What You Will Be Doing:
As a Forestry Area Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing a skilled team of forestry professionals across South West Scotland. Your key duties will include:
• Overseeing the management of forests, properties, and contracts to ensure alignment with client objectives and adherence to silvicultural standards.
• Driving business development to identify new opportunities and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Championing nature-based solutions to contribute to Scotland's climate resilience efforts.
• Ensuring projects are completed to target, on time, and within budget.

What You Need:
Our client is looking for a motivated and experienced individual with the following qualifications:
• A background in the forestry or land-based sector, with strong knowledge of the UK Forestry Standard and UKWAS.
• Proven commercial acumen and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and colleagues.
• A degree or diploma in Forestry or a related land-based field.
• Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or a relevant professional body (desirable).
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualifications (e.g., Manager's CSCS card or SMSTS competency).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join Our Client:
This is an incredible opportunity to work in one of the most picturesque regions of the UK. In addition to a competitive salary and company car, our client offers:
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health plan, life assurance, and sick pay.
• 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Pension contributions up to 10%.
• Opportunities for career development and funded learning.
• Employee discounts and 24/7 well-being support.

Join a dynamic and passionate team that values innovation, sustainability, and the beautiful natural environment of South West Scotland. If you're ready to make a lasting impact while advancing your career, we encourage you to apply.

For more details, contact me, Rachel Richardson at 01780 480530 or 07701 387732, email Rachel@morepeople.co.uk or connect with me on LinkedIn. Do not worry about an up-to-date CV. Send what you have and we can take it from there.

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