Forestry and Woodland Manager

H&H Land & Estates is the leading firm of Chartered Surveyors and Land Agents operating in the North of England and South-West Scotland, operating from offices and branches in Carlisle, Durham, Kendal, Penrith and Northallerton.

H&H Land & Estates has a unique opportunity for an experienced and ambitious individual to take this exciting role in an area of significant growth over the next few years. H&H Land & Estates provides advice and management services to clients with all types of forestry from privately owned commercial timber, estate forestry, farm woodlands, upland plantations and landscape scale native woodland schemes.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and commercially minded Forestry and Woodland Manager to join our busy and expanding team. Working with a portfolio of clients across the North of England with the opportunity for a varied portfolio of work.

Part time and full time applications will be considered.

Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body is desirable but not essential.

Key responsibilities

1. To provide professional advice to clients primarily on forestry and woodland related matters, especially current and legacy Government environmental and forestry schemes and legislative requirements.
2. To prepare and submit woodland creation projects.
3. To prepare and manage standing timber sales, monitoring operations using independent contractors and manage the new planting, restocking and a wide range of woodland maintenance operations.
4. To secure the necessary consents and appropriate grants.
5. To undertake woodland assessment, mapping, preparation of reports and long term plans.
6. To provide support and advice to colleagues and clients.
7. To provide other environmental services as appropriate.

As well as the usual benefits you’d expect from a well-established, forward-thinking employer, such as a competitive salary, company pension, training, free onsite parking and salary sacrifice schemes we also offer an income protection policy and private healthcare benefits.

In order to attract the best people to our team, we have a flexible approach to working and are happy to discuss options which will work for you and the business.

We are proud to be an employer of choice and our group wide ambition, vision and values are reflected in all the areas we operate, from teamwork to client relationships.

For more detail please download the job description.

To apply in confidence please send your application, including your CV via the online form below or post to Margaret Irving, Group Personnel Manager at H&H Group plc, Borderway, Rosehill, Carlisle CA1 2RS on 01228 406334 or email her direct