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Forest Manager (Full time) Closing 6 pm 18th September 2025

We are looking to recruit a Forest Manager to be responsible for delivering quality woodland management services and being an integral part of our team.  

Salary – commensurate with experience

Forest Manager:   £35-45K per annum (commensurate with experience)

Location

Based in or around North Hampshire/West Berkshire/East Wiltshire

Travel in the whole South East region will be required.   This role will include the ongoing management of significant estates and demands a good level of silvicultural experience and proven track record of client engagement. This is a largely remote role with some team contact and meeting requirements at our office in Petworth, West Sussex

Key Responsibilities

  • To oversee the woodland management/woodland creation for allocated estates or one-off activities within the business portfolio·

  • Financial management: preparation of budgets, quotes, invoices and statements

  • Silvicultural analysis, surveys and report writing

  • Set up and supervision of operational work – contract management including preparation and management of timber harvesting and marketing

  • Completion of all grant obligations to deadline

  • Client liaison including regular meetings and updates as required

  • Production of woodland management plans, Maps (GIS), felling licence applications, grant applications and any associated reporting to authorities or client – including making any necessary grant claims to deadline

  • Stakeholder engagement as required (included statutory consultees)

  • Keeping and filing of all necessary paperwork including licences/plans/budgets etc

  • Preparation of all pre start paperwork and checks including RAMs, EPS surveys, health and safety

  • Maintaining all internal administrative and financial records and being accountable to Directors for time, profit margins, debtors control and cashflow

  • To be an active and integral part of the wider team:  contribute to team development through training needs analysis/knowledge exchange opportunities/business improvement suggestions etc

  • Maintain a network of tried and tested quality contactors to meet the needs of all operational activity and keep good relationships. 

  • Represent the company at industry or related events and through media channels where appropriate.

Core Skills

Practical and commercial experience of forestry operations including contract management and timber sales
Knowledge of lowland silviculture and its application
Relevant academic qualifications (e.g. forestry or land management) (Desirable)
Demonstrable experience in budgeting and financial management
Proven track record of client liaison and excellent communication skills
GIS skills (ARC GIS preferable)
Good knowledge of UK Forestry Standard
Understanding of forestry grants, regulations and industry standards
Full UK Driving licence and preparedness to travel. 

Benefits

Company electric car, including option for private use
Company Pension
25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
Company Bonus (profit related and beyond one year’s continual employment)
Company uniform - including boot allowance
funded training and professional fees

How to apply

To apply please send your CV and covering statement (no more than one page) explaining your suitability for the role and motivation for applying.  Please send to Laura Henderson:  admin@englishwoodlandsforestry.co.uk  

Closing date 6 pm Thursday 18th September 2025

Interviews anticipated:  Thursday 2nd/Friday 3rd October