Forest Manager - Scotland Company Vehicle
Job in
Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Environmental Manager, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Forest Manager
Forest Manager - Scotland – £35,000 – £55,000 – Company Vehicle + Benefits
The JobWe are recruiting on behalf of a well-established forestry business looking to strengthen its West Coast portfolio. With a new regional presence developing in Argyll, this is an exciting opportunity to join at a key growth stage and help build a strong client base across Scotland. This role will see you managing a diverse portfolio of estate and commercial forestry for major clients, ensuring operations are delivered to the highest standards of silviculture, sustainability, safety, and commercial performance.
Key responsibilities include:- Managing and implementing full forest management operations
- Delivering operational programmes in line with client objectives
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety, environmental and regulatory standards
- Liaising with clients, landowners and statutory bodies
- Coordinating establishment and maintenance of conifer and mixed crops in upland settings
- Preparing budgets, forecasts and annual reports
- Producing UKWAS management plans and long‑term production schedules
- Programming thinning, felling, timber assessments, marking and mensuration
- Monitoring timber sales contract compliance
- Supporting tender submissions and regional business development
- Promoting the business and identifying new opportunities
- Proven experience managing commercial forests, particularly in upland environments
- Strong practical silvicultural knowledge across all stages of forest management
- Relevant forestry or land‑based qualification
- Sound understanding of forestry legislation and regulatory frameworks
- Knowledge of UKFS and UKWAS standards
- Experience with PAWS / ASNW management (desirable)
- Understanding of grants and regulatory schemes (advantageous)
- Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters (or working towards) desirable
- Strong IT capability (including GIS and Office 365) and a full UK driving licence are essential
- Salary £35,000 – £55,000 DOE
- Company vehicle (business & private use)
- 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Continuous Professional Development
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discounts
- Long service awards
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
to Charlotte Powell, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant,
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