- Location – Central Scotland, Perth Office
- Full Time
We have an exciting prospect 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:
- Relevant forestry and academic qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
- Strong client relationship management and team working skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and ideally at least 1 to 2 years’ management, supervisory or practical experience.
- Experience of supervising and managing contractors.
- Positive knowledge of the UK Forestry Standard and UKWAS.
- Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body is desirable, but not
- 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.
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:
- Company Vehicle.
- 31 days (inclusive of bank holidays) holiday entitlement.
- Personal growth and development opportunities.
- Discounted rate on a range of BSW products.
- Confidential 24/7 support with Wellbeing Hub.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
Closing Date for Applications: 31st July 2026
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