Forestry Area Manager

MorePeople is seeking a Forestry Area Manager in Lockerbie, UK, to lead a team in sustainable forestry. Responsibilities include managing forests, driving business development, and ensuring project completion within budget. 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 environment.
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 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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