Forestry Consultant

Job Description

Forestry Consultant Vacancy Reference: 59431 AB

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Are you an experienced Forestry Consultant? Have you got experience in Countryside Stewardship Applications? Do you have relevant industry qualifications (BSc/MSc, Forestry, MICFor)?

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of developing and expanding regional forestry operations, supporting wider business growth and strategic goals.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients while identifying new opportunities to increase market presence across the region.
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting and ensuring projects are delivered in line with commercial targets.
• Lead, support and develop team members, fostering a high performing and collaborative culture.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of woodland management plans (WMPs) including implementing new creation projects.
• Lead Countryside Stewardship (CS HT) applications and manage grant funded works.
• Coordinate timber harvesting, marketing, restocking and ongoing woodland maintenance programmes.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, woodland certification requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Lead tree safety surveys and associated works programmes. Support delivery of BNG, carbon offsetting and Woodland Carbon Code schemes.
• Oversee mapping, GIS and data handling and reporting.
• Allocate and monitor workloads, ensuring projects are completed to specification, on time and within budget.
• Provide technical guidance, combining specialist expertise and knowledge across forestry disciplines.
• Promote a culture of high standards, accountability and continuous improvement within the team.
• Represent the business within the wider industry, building networks and enhancing reputation.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to deliver integrated, client focused solutions, set clear objectives in line with business strategy and measure/manage performance.

Key Management Responsibilities

• Conduct regular one to one meetings, hold team meetings, and complete probationary, interim and annual appraisals as per company guidance.
• Provide equal opportunities to team members via allocation of opportunities (client exposure, project work, coaching and training) in line with company processes and strategies.
• Adhere to all company people management processes and role model professional behaviours at all times, ensuring an inclusive workplace with zero tolerance of discrimination.
• Ensure recruitment is completed professionally and in line with team/divisional/company goals, thinking strategically regarding future needs.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working in a forestry consultant role or similar position.
• Relevant industry qualifications (BSc/MSc, Forestry, MICFor).
• Actively support the development of individuals and teams, helping to enhance capability and overall performance.
• Maintain a strong focus on delivering high quality outcomes for clients.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all levels, representing the organisation in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to develop forward thinking plans to support long term business success.
• Identify opportunities to expand services, improve profitability and make the most of market potential.
• Must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification relevant to the role.

Location

Scotland.

Salary Package

£45,000 – £65,000 Basic Salary (depending on skills and experience) + Car Allowance + Benefits.

Keywords

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