Forester

Crosscut Forestry Ltd is a small, independent forestry management and consultancy business, established in 2007 and based in Easter Ross. We provide forestry advice and management services to a diverse range of clients throughout the North of Scotland. We have an excellent track record of delivering high quality projects on time and within budget for woodland owners, land managers and developers.

We are now looking to expand our team. This is an opportunity to be involved in interesting and varied projects, working alongside experienced forestry professionals. The successful candidate will need to be happy working as part of a small, flexible team, and have the ability to work on their own. It is expected that most of the office-based work will be from home, but alternative arrangements can be made for the right candidate.

Job role & responsibilities

Typical responsibilities are:

• Managing a varied portfolio of forestry projects, including woodland creation, timber harvesting, restocking operations, site surveys, inspections and preparation of reports and records
• Preparing Long Term Forest Plans
• Preparing Forestry Grant Scheme and other applications to Scottish Forestry and statutory agencies
• Preparing and managing budgets
• Liaising with clients, contractors, agents and statutory bodies

The following experience and attributes are essential:

• A degree or HND in forestry or a closely related discipline
• A minimum of two years’ post-graduate experience in forestry management
• Competence in GIS mapping systems, ideally ArcPro, and common IT applications
• Experience of working with the Forestry Grant Scheme
• Sound technical knowledge of the UKFS and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Good literacy, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• A practical and flexible approach to forestry work

It would be advantageous to have the following:

• A good knowledge of UKWAS and management of woodlands under FSC
• Understanding of the Woodland Carbon Code and the Peatland Code
• Experience in tree safety surveys
• Experience in peatland restoration
• Professional membership of the ICF or another relevant professional body

Remuneration

We offer a very competitive salary, based on skills and experience of the successful candidate. We offer an employer contribution to a pension scheme, 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) and payment of professional fees. A full UK driving licence is required and a company vehicle will be provided.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the job, along with your CV, to contact@crosscutforestry.com. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please call Cameron Ross on 07872 074738 or Tom Luthman on 07793 750428.