Senior Managers

F&W Forestry UK Ltd has been managing woodland in the UK since 1957. We provide expert services in all aspects of forest and associated land management, including acquisition and brokerage of forest and woodland properties.

Our team of professional forest managers work closely with forest and woodland owners to help them achieve their management objectives, and the sustainability of their woodlands, through sound forest management advice and best practice in silvicultural and operating procedures.

Today, we are part of the American F & W Forestry Services Group which globally manages approximately 900,000 hectares (over 2 million acres) of forests and woodland throughout North America, South America, the UK, and France.

The Positions

To work with and oversee the forestry manager teams in South Scotland based in our Dumfries Office and North Scotland based in our Inverness office to service, report and to expand the Company’s private and Institutional client base, engaging and meeting with new and existing clients maintaining and building strong client relationships, Work with the business development team to help grow the business and our operating footprint.

Managing cost centre finances ensuring that the centre maintains a profitable and cost effective basis. Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety and UKFS/UKWAS standards are met at all times as well as and importantly client satisfaction.

Act as a asset manager where appropriate and provide regular financial and other updates to the client on a timely basis. Keep up to date with changes in legislation and other developments in the industry that may impact on our business and forest management ensuring that all managers are kept up to date.

Reporting to the director you will take ownership of the cost centre, its workload and resources and strive for success.

We’re looking for candidates who are highly motivated, confident, enthusiastic and reliable with the ability to identify solutions when problems arise. In addition to this, you’ll have:

• Relevant academic qualifications and at least 5 years post-qualification UK forestry management experience.
• Good communication, team and interpersonal management skills.
• Good knowledge of the UK Forestry Standard and UKWAS.
• Be a member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body or working towards.
• Full UK driving licence

In return we will offer you a competitive and attractive salary and benefits package. In addition we will pay you a signing on bonus of 10% of agreed salary if you apply directly. T&C’s apply.

For more information and to apply contact: cdinwoodie@fwforestry.com or by phone 07500 668464