FOREST MANAGER / SENIOR FOREST MANAGER

Based: Newmarket

Tilhill has, over the last 70+ years, planted more than 1 billion trees and, as a private company, has the greatest number of professionally qualified managers. We specialise in woodland creation and management, timber harvesting and buying, and landscaping. We strive at all times to provide an unrivalled service to our clients and customers. Tilhill is part of the BSW Group, which is the largest sawmilling and forestry business in the UK and a member of Binderholz.

We have an opportunity for someone to join us and be a key new member of our talented professional forestry team in the role of Forest Manager/Senior Forest Manager (dependent on experience).

Joining the Midlands and Anglia team you will be responsible for delivering a professional high-quality woodland management service whilst helping to further develop our forest management portfolio together with other on-going forestry related opportunities. This is the role for you if you enjoy working in a supportive team environment, building sound client relationships and, day to day, preparing client estimates, producing reports, implementing, and controlling work programmes and grant applications.

About you

We’re looking for candidates who are highly motivated, driven, enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable. In addition to this, you’ll have:
• Relevant academic qualifications in forestry or similar land-based services.
• Strong commercial acumen and at least 3 years’ operational experience.
• Strong client and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Good working knowledge of the UK Forestry Standard and UKWAS.
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or relevant professional body is desirable.
• Full driving licence.

In return, we offer an attractive salary and benefits package, the opportunity of being part of a talented and well-motivated team, together with first class opportunities for both personal and career development in a truly national and integrated company.

To apply, email your CV and cover letter, clearly stating the position you are applying for, to: careers@tilhill.com

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Tilhill is an Equal Opportunities Employer