HARVESTING MANAGER
NORTH ENGLAND
Scottish Woodlands are currently seeking an enthusiastic, self‑motivated individual with relevant harvesting and marketing experience to join our existing team. Working across North England from office bases in Northumberland (Alnwick) and County Durham (Wolsingham) you would be supported by a raft of expertise from within the organisation.
Responsibilities
The role will be varied with a high degree of autonomy dealing with all types and scale of harvesting operations. You will be expected to maximise opportunities with forest management colleagues, existing clients, or pursue standing sale or contracting opportunities.
Ideally you will have an understanding of crop/standing sale assessment, timber marketing, site planning, harvesting systems and have worked with contractors. You should be capable of working to industry guidelines and have a good awareness of environmental legislation.
Applicants should have relevant experience and knowledge of the industry. A relevant academic qualification in Forestry is desirable but not essential. You should possess professional acumen, commercial awareness, and 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. New recruits will be supported to achieve additional qualifications where appropriate to the role.
Benefits
An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, a company vehicle, generous pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private health care, and the opportunity for equity participation.
The company is 80% owned by staff. Applicants will also be given excellent personal and career development opportunities and will be part of a highly professional, motivated team.
Contact and Application
For queries about the application process, please email: hr@scottishwoodlands.co.uk.
Closing date: 3rd August 2026.
Scottish Woodlands is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. For more information, visit www.scottishwoodlands.co.uk.
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