Forestry Manager
The Opportunity: Passionate about forestry and eager to manage and preserve our forests for a dynamic and growing company? Holding proven experience and knowledge in the forestry sector, the Forestry Manager will be part of an expanding team of dedicated professionals. Excelling in fostering client relationships you will work seamlessly within the team to ensure business goals are achieved. Covering the Midlands, you will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of woodland and forestry clients, overseeing day to day operations and implementing forestry management plans. An exciting opportunity for a proven forestry manager looking to make a difference.
The Company: A vibrant and flourishing company that provides tailored and detailed woodland and forestry management services that cater to the needs of landowners' requirements. Part of a large well renowned organisation, the company is backed with extensive knowledge and hands on experience in the industry. Clients can be confident in obtaining the highest possible financial returns on their investments through the wealth of expertise, all delivered with sustainability as a key objective.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain client relationships; providing advice and business support within the Midlands region
- Oversee forestry operations on behalf of the client to agreed standards and budget
- Manage and secure any grant funding for clients and ensure full compliance with industry -standards
- Work collaboratively with the team to ensure the business strategy is met
- Market the timber and explore new opportunities to maximise clients investments
- Explore and secure new business opportunities
Skills you will need:
Essential:
- Good forestry knowledge and experience of UK Forestry standards, grant applications and markets
- Proven operational experience within the forestry sector
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Proven ability to provide financial reporting and performance
- The drive to look for new business opportunities
- Abreast of the current forestry market and natural capital opportunities
- Excellent IT skills and proficient in the use of GIS mapping systems
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Relevant forestry or land based qualification
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters (or working towards)
Remuneration: A comparative salary and package commensurate with the candidate experience.
Are you interested? If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it, please contact Pam on the details below.
Sector: Forestry
Role: Forestry Manager
Location: Midlands
Job Ref: CR 1929
Contact: Pam Jones
pam@culturaconnect.co.uk
07361 913180
