Job Advert
Assistant Forest Manager
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Location – Central Scotland, Perth Office
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Full Time
We have an exciting opportunity for you to become a key member of our Central Scotland forestry team based in our Perth Office, in the role of Assistant 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 ongoing forestry related opportunities including woodland creation.
The role includes building sound client relationships, preparation of client estimates, production of reports, implementation and control of work programmes and grant applications, initially in support of more senior Forest Managers.
About You:
As a professional, with a background in forestry (or another related sector), you are highly motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable. In addition, you’ll have:
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Relevant forestry and academic qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
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Strong client relationship management and team working skills.
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Strong commercial acumen and ideally at least 1 to 2 years’ management, supervisory or practical experience.
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Experience of supervising and managing contractors.
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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, but not essential.
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Full UK driving licence
If you are excited by the opportunity to work with our team and to grow your potential, then this role is for you.
About Us:
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. BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
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: 31st July 2026
The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available at www.tilhill.com/about-us/careers
Tilhill is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
