Harvesting Manager – North England

About the Company

Job Information

  • Region

    North England

  • Location

    North England

  • Salary

    Attractive salary & benefits package

  • Date Posted

    08/07/2026

  • Closing Date

    03/08/2026

Job description

Scottish Woodlands Ltd is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of forest, estate and land-related services underpinned by our in-depth market experience, knowledge base and commitment to quality. The business is largely employee owned, and this encourages a dedication and commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and customer focus. Our aim is to understand each client’s specific objectives and then to provide a service which is both flexible and personal.

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.

Benefits Package

In return, Scottish Woodlands offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. This includes company vehicle, pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private healthcare and the opportunity for share equity participation. The company has a unique structure and is 80% owned by staff. Applicants also have excellent personal and career development opportunities open to them and will be part of a highly professional and motivated team. For more information on working with Scottish Woodlands or for details of information gathered during our recruitment process, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

Application Process

All applications should be made online through our applicant tracking system. Please note, as part of the application process, you will be required to upload your CV, cover letter and any relevant qualification certificates.

​​If you have any questions relating to the role or our application process, please email: hr@scottishwoodlands.co.uk

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