Job Advert
Senior Forest Manager
- Location – Alton
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Full Time – 40 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a key member of our forestry team based in Alton, in the role of Senior Forest Manager.
In this role you will be responsible for delivering a professional high-quality woodland management service to our existing clients together with other on-going forestry related opportunities.
The role also includes building sound client relationships and, day to day, the preparation of client estimates, production of reports, implementation and control of work programmes and grant applications, and providing support to the wider team.
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:
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Strong client relationship management and team working skills.
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Good knowledge of the UK Forestry Standard and UKWAS.
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Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body is desirable.
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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.
About BSW:
BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.
With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
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:
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Company Vehicle.
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Competitive Salary.
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31 days (inclusive of bank holidays) holiday entitlement.
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Pension Scheme.
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Personal growth and development opportunities.
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Discounted rate on a range of BSW products.
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Confidential 24/7 support with Wellbeing Hub.
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Cycle to Work scheme.
Interested? Visit our website www.tilhill.com/careers and apply online.
Closing Date for Applications: 15th August 2026
The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available at www.tilhill.com/about-us/careers
Tilhill is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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