Harvesting Manager

Scottish Woodlands

We are currently inviting applications for the following position:
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.

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.

Ideally applicants will have relevant academic qualification in Forestry, though this is not deemed essential. Applicants will be selected on their experience and knowledge of the industry as well as relevant qualifications. You should have a professional acumen, be commercially aware, and possess 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 would be supported to achieve these additional qualifications where they are appropriate to the role.

Scottish Woodlands offer...

An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, 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.

Queries about the application process? Email: hr@scottishwoodlands.co.uk

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Closing date: 3^rd 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