AN 'exciting opportunity' has arisen to lead the forestry operations on a major rural estate.
Roxburghe Estates is looking for a forestry manager to oversee its 1,500 hectares of woodland in the Scottish Borders.
Job ad description
The Forestry Manager is responsible for managing Roxburghe Estates’ 1,500 hectare portfolio of woodland and running the Estates biomass and fencing materials business. As well as sustainably managing the existing woodland portfolio, the Forestry Manager will be encouraged to identify new potential opportunities to grow the business, such as carbon and natural capital initiatives.
Roxburghe Estates has been part of the Scottish Borders since 1358. We are committed to protecting and enhancing the natural, cultural, and economic environment of the region. We are a forward thinking innovative rural business comprising of Farming, Property, Forestry, Renewables, Sporting and Tourism enterprises.
The successful candidate will be required to lead and manage all aspects of the forestry operation, including planning forestry operations, marketing timber, preparing and managing budgets, making grant scheme applications and identifying woodland creation opportunities.
For more detailed information and to apply, email: hr@floorscastle.com.
Completed application forms must be submitted no later than Saturday, August 31.
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