A HOST of household forestry names are hiring in a variety of roles. Here's a look at some of the top jobs you can apply for right now in the industry. 

1) Technical Support Forest Operations, Natural Resources Wales 

Salary: £28,403 - £32,088 (Grade 4)
Location: Aberystwyth or Welshpool
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours, Monday-Friday. Compressed hours considered - discussions at interview stage will be welcome.

Description
The role of the Technical Support is key in the delivery of annual harvesting, restocking and establishment programmes working closely with external contractors and timber processing companies to ensure that these plans are delivered to time.

Web: https://naturalresources.wales | Closing Date: Monday, February 20

2) Forest Manager, Scottish Woodlands 

Chirck, North Wales 

Description
As a key member of a high-performing team, operating in a competitive and commercial environment, you will be collaborating with clients, government agencies and stakeholders. You will demonstrate excellent communication and organisation skills, together with the ability to identify, analyse and solve technical problems. The role will involve all aspects of woodland management and new woodland creation.

You will be required to assist/prepare and manage budgets; undertake report writing; produce client reports; attend client meetings; the preparation, negotiation and submission of Forest Plans and Grant Applications and other related permissions ; cost control, operational planning; as well as site supervision, timber harvesting and safety management.

Web: www.scottishwoodlands.co.uk |   Closing Date: Sunday, March 5

3) Harvesting Manager, Tilhill  

Central/South Scotland 

Description
This senior position involves the procurement of standing timber for Tilhill working closely with a range of clients, Tilhill’s Forest Managers and customers for the purchase and sale of all roundwood products to market. The successful candidate will be responsible for the valuation and purchase of standing timber parcels, engagement and supervision of teams to undertake the harvesting and haulage, together with the management of staff as required to fulfil the work programme.

Web: www.tilhill.com/about-us/careers | Closing Date: Monday, February 6 

Check out our full list of forestry vacancies here. 

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Dali Dahmane on 0141 302 7759 or
email: dali.dahmane@forestryjournal.co.uk