Forest Management Director (East, United Kingdom)

Our client is a major land management firm and the custodian of multiple forests in England. With a team of over 1000 committed land custodians, they cover more public land than any other organization in the UK.

Our client is seeking a Forest Management Director who will lead the management, planning and innovation of England’s eastern district countrysides.

Purpose:

The Forest Management Director is responsible for leading the implementation of our strategy within East England Forest District.

Role Profile

Role Title: Forest Management Director
Role Location: Based in Sussex, United Kingdom with frequent travel to the East of the UK
Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer

Responsibilities

• Implementation of strategy in our client’s East England Forest District through the preparation of long term plans, including the Business Plan.
• Line manage the Head of Land Management, Head of Recreation and Public Affairs and two Area Land agents.
• Accountable for all aspects of programme delivery in the District including planning, timber production and regeneration, wildlife and environmental land management as well as recreation and commercial visitor services.
• Lead, inspire and develop 165 staff members within the East District.
• Implement all necessary policies and procedures within the East District to facilitate management control and ensure that activities comply with all legal UKWAS and ISO14001 requirements.
• Provide a set of values, helping to develop an organisational culture where all are included, respected and able to grow.
• Forge closer engagement with community groups and continue to support the growth of volunteering across the East district.
• Engage with partners about the nation’s forests and the work our client does, building productive relationships and improved outcomes.
• Increase the commercial value of the east district and its financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification and/or extensive relevant experience in forestry or land based enterprises.

• A track record of excellent leadership helping all involved with the company to work together towards our client’s long term vision.

• Ability to motivate, engage and get the best out of your designated workforce.

• Expertise in forming and implementing forest strategies, policies and programmes which reflect wider strategic goals of the company.

• Ability to embrace opportunities for transformation and change, whilst up-keeping the organisations performance.

• Great political sensitivity and understanding and the ability to communicate delicate matters to stakeholders and the public.

• Strong budgetary, planning, forecasting and analytical skills combined with excellent judgement and decision-making commercial capability.