Scottish Woodlands Ltd is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of forest, estate and land-related services underpinned by our in-depth market experience, knowledge base and commitment to quality. The business is largely employee owned, and this encourages a dedication and commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and customer focus. Our aim is to understand each client’s specific objectives and then to provide a service which is both flexible and personal.

Scottish Woodlands is seeking to engage with enthusiastic individuals with a passion for forestry and the outdoors. Helping to deliver a busy work programme from our Melrose office in the Scottish Borders, a core area for timber harvesting within the UK, you would join a dynamic and driven team with a range of experience and be supported by a raft of expertise from within the organisation.

​The role will be varied but mainly focussed on supervising timber harvesting operations and providing support to the local harvesting managers. You will aid the team in managing harvesting sites to industry standards and within all health and safety, and environmental legislation. In this role you will liaise with contractors, third party landowners, and clients, as well as monitoring and recording timber production figures. This role offers a good opportunity for progression within the business for the right candidate.

​Ideally applicants would have a relevant academic qualification in Forestry, though this is not deemed essential as full training will be provided. Applicants will be selected on their experience and knowledge of the industry as well as relevant qualifications. This position may also suit someone with an environmental, geography, agricultural, rural surveying, or other land-based qualification or who has relevant practical experience. You should have a professional acumen, be commercially aware, and possess excellent communication and organisation skills. Experience of contract, project, and health and safety management would be advantageous for this role.

​Applicants must hold a full, valid driving licence. Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or progressing towards attaining chartered status or another similar professional qualification is encouraged.

Benefits Package

In return, Scottish Woodlands offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. This includes company vehicle, pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private healthcare and the opportunity for share equity participation. The company has a unique structure and is 80% owned by staff.  Applicants also have excellent personal and career development opportunities open to them and will be part of a highly professional and motivated team. For more information on working with Scottish Woodlands or for details of information gathered during our recruitment process, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

​Application Process

All applications should be made online through our applicant tracking system. Please note, as part of the application process, you will be required to upload your CV, cover letter and any relevant qualification certificates.

​If you have any questions or queries relating to the job role or our application process, please contact the HR Team email: hr@scottishwoodlands.co.uk.