NATIONAL MANAGER FOR SCOTLAND

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of tackling climate change and supporting one of the UK's greenest and fastest growing business sectors.

The Confederation of Forest Industries (Confor) is the representative body for the forestry and wood processing sector in the UK.

Planting more trees and promoting an increasing use of wood-based products will play an ever more important role in tackling climate change and contributing significantly to a green economy. This is an opportunity for you to be a key player in a team at the very forefront of the UK’s ambitions for climate change mitigation and securing a Green Recovery from Covid-19. An opportunity to help make a real difference.

The forestry and wood processing sector has experienced rapid growth in recent decades not only in the number and variety of jobs available but also its contribution to the economy and in its increasing political significance. Confor has a key role to play in supporting future growth and raising the positive profile of the sector, including through working with governments across the UK to provide a supportive policy environment, with targeted grants and partnership working on key industry development matters.

Scotland already has a successful and vibrant wood-based bioeconomy contributing nearly £1 billion annually to Scotland’s economy with industry ambition to double this by 2030. It also has government targets to increase woodland cover by 18,000 hectares per year by 2024/25 and to further improve its positive carbon credentials through increased use of wood fibre in construction.

Person specification
Confor is seeking an ambitious and proactive individual to join a dynamic Confor team to lead on its work in Scotland. Your main role will be to identify and tackle the key issues facing the sector in Scotland. In doing so, you will work closely with a small team within Confor and with Members. There may also be opportunity to lead on specific UK issues dependant on your experience and expertise.

The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of or experience in land management and / or the Scottish Forestry and Wood Processing Industries. A good network in the sector is highly desirable, as is a good knowledge of the wider UK wood supply chain. The prospective National Manager will be self-motivated and have a proven track record of successful delivery. He/She will also have experience in developing and/or engaging in successful collaborations and networks, display strong communication skills and an ability to build and maintain relationships with people holding a range of views.

Job description
A description of responsibilities and tasks for this role can be downloaded here

Job details
This is a permanent full-time post. Location is anticipated to be Edinburgh, but this can be flexible, and home-working is supported.

Salary of £45-54,000 per annum, plus a pension contribution, dependant on experience.

For further information contact Andy Leitch andy.leitch@confor.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Wednesday 26th January, with interviews taking place two weeks afterwards.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested and how you are suited to the job to ann@confor.org.uk