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Assistant Forest Managers and Forest Managers (Full time)
We are looking to recruit Assistant Forest Managers and Forest Managers to be responsible for delivering quality woodland management services and being an integral part of our small professional team. We welcome all eligible applicants and are happy to develop our staff over time. Prior forestry experience is not a pre-requisite for the Assistant Forest Manager role.
Assistant Forest Manager: £28 - 35K per annum (commensurate with experience)
Forest Manager: £35-45K per annum (and company car) (commensurate with experience)
Location
Based in or around West Sussex/Surrey/North Hampshire
Travel in the whole South East region will be required. The roles are largely home and site based with some team contact and meeting requirements at our office in Petworth, West Sussex.
Key Responsibilities for both roles are as follows. The Assistant Forest Manager position so will operate in a more supporting role - helping other team members as required. This position will therefore suit those with limited or less relevant experience wanting to develop to a Forest Manager over time.
To oversee or support 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 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: laura@englishwoodlandsforestry.co.uk
If you would like more information about the roles or our company please contact Laura as above.
Note: There is no deadline for these positions which we are likely to advertise until Christmas 2025. Please apply at your earliest convenience. Page went live on 5/11/25