The Company
Our client is a highly respected, UK wide consultancy specialising in rural and forestry services. With an established reputation for delivering expert advice across woodland management, investment, and valuation, they support a diverse and growing client base ranging from private landowners to institutional investors.
They are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Forestry to lead and expand this key service area.
What You Will Be Doing
In this senior leadership role, you will take responsibility for driving the strategic growth and operational delivery of the forestry division. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, mentoring, and developing an established forestry team
- Providing strategic, market informed advice to clients on woodland investment and management
- Managing forestry operations on behalf of clients, ensuring delivery to budget and industry standards
- Identifying opportunities to enhance asset value, including timber marketing, natural capital, and grant funding
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while generating new business opportunities
- Overseeing woodland creation projects from feasibility through to implementation
- Securing forestry grants, felling licences, and regulatory approvals
- Ensuring compliance with UK forestry standards, environmental legislation, and safety requirements
- Collaborating with colleagues across the wider business to deliver on strategic objectives
What You Need
To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and commercial awareness:
- Proven experience in forestry management, consultancy, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high performing teams
- Strong understanding of UK forestry regulations, grant systems, and compliance requirements
- Experience in timber harvesting, woodland creation, and asset management
- Commercially astute with a track record of managing client relationships and delivering against targets
- Proficiency in GIS mapping tools and Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of natural capital markets and rural land use opportunities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Degree (or equivalent) in Forestry or a related discipline
- Membership of ICF
What Is In It For You
- Opportunity to lead and shape a growing forestry division within a well regarded consultancy
- High level of autonomy and strategic influence
- Exposure to a varied and prestigious client portfolio
- Competitive salary and benefits package
How To Apply
If you are an experienced forestry professional ready to take the next step into a strategic leadership role, I would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to find out more.
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