Senior Manager

Overview

F&W Forestry has an exciting opportunity for you to lead the forestry management team in the Scottish Highlands based from our Inverness office. We expect that you will manage and expand the company’s private and institutional client base in that area, engaging and meeting with new and existing clients, and maintaining a positive work environment.

You will be responsible for managing cost centre finances, ensuring that the centre maintains a profitable and cost-effective trading position, ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety, UKFS, and UKWAS standards at all times.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the effective management of the operating unit and the resources within, ensuring all members of staff are looked after and supported. Providing leadership to the team and driving forward the unit for growth and success. Manage the finances of the unit ensuring timely billing and cost control. Build client relationships through good communication. Take the lead in windfarm and other developments affecting our managed forests.

Requirements

We are seeking highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. A minimum two-year forestry degree is required. An additional 5 years’ experience in a similar forestry field is preferred. Computer skills and other digital skills are necessary. Good written and verbal communication skills are required.

Essential Functions

Includes the ability to traverse distances over uneven terrain, work in outdoor forested areas for extended periods in a variety of environmental conditions, Must be able to work independently during the working week and completing tasks in a timely manner. Must have a UK driving licence.

Expectations

An experienced manager who embraces new technology in a digital format. Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours to suit the varied projects and locations that we cover. A people person who understands the pressures of modern life and the impacts on staff members, but can strike a balance in meeting the needs of the business and our clients.

Salary

Commensurate with experience and education. Other benefits include Salary sacrifice pension scheme, 25 days plus nine public holidays per year, cycle to work scheme, company vehicle provision with reasonable private mileage, Life insurance.

Duration of Position Opening

Until position is filled.

Contact

Please submit your resumes and cover letters via email to enquiriesuk@fwforestry.com.