Tilhill is at the forefront of the provision of nature-based solutions that help fight climate change in the most natural way.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a key member of our forestry team based in Malton in the role of Forest Manager or Senior Forest Manager depending on experience.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering a professional high-quality woodland management and forestry contracting service to our existing and new clients.  The success of the Yorkshire & North East teams is down to the diversity of clients with which we engage, which includes estates, private forestry investors and investment funds, individual and family farm, national parks, charitable organisations, utility companies and local councils. together with other on-going forestry related opportunities, including woodland creation.

The role will focus on providing a high-quality woodland management service, building, and maintaining professional client, supplier, contractor, and stakeholder relationships and, the preparation of client budgets, reports and the implementation and control of work programmes and grant applications.

Key to your success in the role will be working with local teams, including forestry, business development, forest investment and harvesting to manage and grow a successful portfolio of forestry clients, maximising the quality of the client experience and profit generated.

About You:

As an experienced forestry professional, with a background in forestry (or other related sector), you are able to demonstrate your strong commercial acumen and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships. In addition, you’ll have:

• Good knowledge of conifer and lowland and farm forestry silviculture.
• The ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams across a company.
• Strong commercial and client relationship skills.
• Business development experience is desirable.
• Good knowledge of England Forestry Commission and Natural England Grant Schemes is desirable.
• Good knowledge of the UK Forestry Standard and UKWAS.
• Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

If you are excited and highly motivated by the opportunity to work with the team and grow the significant potential that sits within one of the UK’s most dynamic forestry regions, then this role is for you.

Benefits:

In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. In addition to the competitive salary and company car, this position also includes excellent benefits such as:

• Company provided health plan and life assurance policy.
• Company sick pay, enhanced with length of service.
• Company pension.
• 31 days (inclusive of bank holidays) holiday entitlement, enhanced with length of service.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
• Confidential 24/7 support with Wellbeing Hub.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Interested? Visit our website www.tilhill.com/careers and apply online.

Closing Date for Applications: 14th June 2024

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Tilhill is an Equal Opportunities Employer.