We are seeking an Asset Manager to take responsibility for harvesting operations across a range of forestry funds and individually managed forestry client accounts. This role will involve close collaboration with both the asset management and fund management teams.

Role objective

The Asset Manager will focus on harvesting and be responsible for ensuring that operational programs are delivered across all portfolios totalling circa 140k hectares, and across over 500 forests in the UK & Ireland.

Working within the timber marketing and harvesting team, the successful candidate will work closely with fund managers and asset managers to deliver agreed income and expenditure programs on time and to a high standard. The role will also involve auditing the performance of third-party service providers, intervening when necessary, and ensuring compliance with best forestry practices. As the primary point of contact for timber purchasers, the Asset Manager will help maximise value for clients.

Skills & experience

• Forestry qualified to degree level or above (preferable)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of forest management, including contractor management. Experience of managing timber harvesting desirable
• ICF desirable but not essential. Will be expected to become a member within 2 years
• GIS capable
• Competent using Microsoft Excel
• Good presentational skills
• Willingness to travel / stay away from home on occasions

Driver’s License essential