Senior Forest Manager – South West; Consultancy-Led Forestry

Overview

Senior Forest Manager – Senior Forest Manager – South West (Consultancy-Led Forestry) – Exeter - £45,000–£50,000

Our client is seeking a Senior Forest Manager to lead forestry operations across the South West, managing a diverse portfolio of estate and client-owned woodlands. The role includes responsibility for long-term forest planning, harvesting and restocking programmes, grant applications and compliance, contractor management, budgeting, and client liaison. You will take a lead role in managing complex forestry projects while supporting junior team members and maintaining high professional standards.

This is a senior, consultancy-led role combining technical forestry expertise with commercial and client-facing responsibility.

Our client is a professional forestry and land management consultancy delivering woodland and estate services to private landowners, estates, and institutional clients across the UK. The business operates to high technical and professional standards and places strong emphasis on sustainable forestry and long-term asset management.

• Significant experience in professional forestry or woodland management
• Strong working knowledge of UK forestry grants, felling licences, and compliance
• Proven ability to manage contractors, budgets, and multi-site operations
• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of sustainable forestry principles
• Confident dealing directly with landowners, estates, and professional clients

• Salary in the region of £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience
• Senior level responsibility within a respected consultancy
• Long-term career progression and professional development

to Bradley Frost, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant,

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