Senior Forest Manager

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned Senior Forest Manager or Forest Manager, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a hunger to drive and shape the future of a growing business?

This is a standout opportunity to take a leading role in the expansion of a highly regarded private consultancy, specialising in estate woodland management throughout Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. You’ll enjoy a high level of autonomy while working at the forefront of sustainable forestry, partnering with prestigious landed estates and institutional landowners to deliver tailored, forward-thinking strategies.  Drawing on your extensive experience and proven capability in forest management, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor, overseeing a varied portfolio of landowners and cultivating long-term relationships. With a strong entrepreneurial mindset and deep sector knowledge, you’ll be instrumental in driving the next phase of the consultancy’s growth.

This role offers far more than day-to-day management, it’s a chance to shape the future direction of the business, with genuine opportunities for career advancement, personal growth, and meaningful impact.  Ready to make your mark? Please reach out to Amanda for more information.

The Company

A privately owned forestry consultancy offering tailored advice, operational support, and strategic management for estates, rural businesses, and institutional landowners. The company focuses on sustainable practices, long-term land management, and enhancing environmental value. With a growing client base, the company is positioned for continued growth.

Role Responsibilities

To lead the day-to-day forestry operations and woodland management
To develop and implement management plans in line with the client’s strategies and objectives
To advise estate owners and managers on woodland creation, natural capital, and revenue diversification
To lead woodland establishment projects under EWCO and other Environmental Land Management schemes
To manage regulatory compliance, including grant applications, felling license submissions, and adherence to industry standards
To collaborate closely with estate stakeholders to integrate forestry operations with broader estate activities, including agricultural and recreational uses
To prepare comprehensive financial planning, including budgets, valuations, and timber marketing strategies
To motivate and support the wider team, providing mentorship, advice, and guidance to foster career development

Skills you will need

Essential
A degree in Forestry, Woodland Management, or a related rural land-based subject
Proven experience in forestry management with a strong track record working with private estates and/or landed clients
Comprehensive knowledge of estate management principles, woodland legislation, grant funding mechanisms, and industry standards
Exceptional communication skills and client management at a senior level
Organised, with a strong eye for detail, able to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
A relationship builder with the capacity to forge and maintain strong business relationships
Strong commercial acumen
Excellent leadership and management skills
Dynamic, growth-oriented, and entrepreneurial
Excellent IT skills and proficient in woodland mapping systems, including QGIS, MyForest, and LandApp
Membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters (or working towards)
UK driving license

Remuneration

A competitive salary package including a discretionary performance bonus, company vehicle or car allowance.

For more details and to apply, please email amanda@culturaconnect.co.uk

https://forestry.culturaconnect.co.uk/