Forestry Area Manager
The Opportunity: Champion the future of forest management and sustainability, navigating complex operations and spearheading sustainable growth for a key player in the forestry sector. Operating across the South West of Scotland, the Area Manager will join a dynamic and highly professional team, playing a key role in further growth of the company's expanding client base. Drawing on your extensive industry knowledge, you will actively foster a culture of mentorship and support within the team, sharing your expertise to drive business success. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned leader, eager to manage a substantial client portfolio and contracts, to really make a name for themself in the sector.
The Company: A respected and long-standing UK company, specialising in sustainable timber harvesting, woodland creation, and management. At the core of the business is an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and expertise that truly sets them apart within the sector.
Role Responsibilities:
- To oversee and direct team performance, operational activities and financial outcomes, ensuring regional goals are achieved
- To maintain and develop professional relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors
- To ensure compliance with client's management objectives and companies health and safety policies
- To maximise profit through efficient work management, prompt invoicing, and business development
- To support timber harvesting and marketing initiatives, working with Harvesting Managers to maximise sale opportunities
- To contribute to company-wide processes including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- To actively participate in internal meetings and represent the company at external engagements as required
Skills you will need:
Essential:
- A degree in a relevant land based sector and/or relevant industry experience
- Proven experience in a managerial position, successfully delivering on complex projects
- Membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters and/or another relevant body (or working towards)
- Qualifications in IOSH Managing Safely Course or equivalent with a good understanding of forestry standards
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Exceptionally well organised, able to manage and plan workloads efficiently to meet tight deadlines
- Proactive and driven with the capacity to identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team to success
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to lead a profit making operation
- Proficient IT skills and in Microsoft Office Suite
UK driving licence
Remuneration: A competitive salary and package commensurate with the successful candidate's experience.
Are you interested? If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it, please contact Joe on the details below.
Sector: Forestry
Role: Area Manager
Location: South West Scotland
Job Ref: CR 2022
Contact: Joe Black
joe@culturaconnect.co.uk
07595 466353
