Senior Forest Manager – South West (Consultancy-Led Forestry) – Exeter - £45,000–£50,000

Senior Forest Manager
Senior Forest Manager – South West (Consultancy-Led Forestry) – Exeter - £45,000–£50,000

The Job:
Our client is seeking a Senior Forest Manager to lead forestry operations across the South West, managing a diverse portfolio of estate and client-owned woodlands.
The role includes responsibility for long-term forest planning, harvesting and restocking programmes, grant applications and compliance, contractor management, budgeting, and client liaison. You will take a lead role in managing complex forestry projects while supporting junior team members and maintaining high professional standards.
This is a senior, consultancy-led role combining technical forestry expertise with commercial and client-facing responsibility.

The Company:
Our client is a professional forestry and land management consultancy delivering woodland and estate services to private landowners, estates, and institutional clients across the UK. The business operates to high technical and professional standards and places strong emphasis on sustainable forestry and long-term asset management.

The Candidate:
- Significant experience in professional forestry or woodland management
- Strong working knowledge of UK forestry grants, felling licences, and compliance
- Proven ability to manage contractors, budgets, and multi-site operations
- Commercially aware with a strong understanding of sustainable forestry principles
- Confident dealing directly with landowners, estates, and professional clients

The Package
- Salary in the region of £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience
- Senior level responsibility within a respected consultancy
- Long-term career progression and professional development

Please email your CV to Conor Atay, Recruitment Delivery Consultant, CAtay@agrirs.co.uk. 

Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

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