Senior Forest Manager
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, South West, EX1 |
| Company: | Agricultural Recruitment Specialists |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59122867 |
Summary
Senior Forest Manager
Senior Forest Manager – South West (Consultancy-Led Forestry) – Exeter - £45,000–£50,000
The Job:
Our client is seeking a Senior Forest Manager to lead forestry operations across the South West, managing a diverse portfolio of estate and client-owned woodlands.
The role includes responsibility for long-term forest planning, harvesting and restocking programmes, grant applications and compliance, contractor management, budgeting, and client liaison. You will take a lead role in managing complex forestry projects while supporting junior team members and maintaining high professional standards.
This is a senior, consultancy-led role combining technical forestry expertise with commercial and client-facing responsibility.
The Company:
Our client is a professional forestry and land management consultancy delivering woodland and estate services to private landowners, estates, and institutional clients across the UK. The business operates to high technical and professional standards and places strong emphasis on sustainable forestry and long-term asset management.
The Candidate:
- Significant experience in professional forestry or woodland management
- Strong working knowledge of UK forestry grants, felling licences, and compliance
- Proven ability to manage contractors, budgets, and multi-site operations
- Commercially aware with a strong understanding of sustainable forestry principles
- Confident dealing directly with landowners, estates, and professional clients
The Package
- Salary in the region of £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience
- Senior level responsibility within a respected consultancy
- Long-term career progression and professional development
Please email your CV to Bradley Frost, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, BFrost@agriRS.co.uk.
Keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities from Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® by registering on our website: www.agriRS.com and following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. As a leading and esteemed recruitment agency specialising in the agriculture, food, horticulture, equestrian, animal health and rural sectors, Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® prioritise roles across sales, management, marketing, operations and technical and engineering fields, including international and senior-level positions within our specialised sectors. Our suite of services encompasses bespoke recruitment solutions, executive search, candidate profiling, knowledge sharing, targeted advertising and comprehensive recruitment support. To discover how we can assist in advancing your career or meeting your recruitment needs, please visit www.agriRS.com or contact our recruitment
team on 01905 345 155 or on our international number: 0044 1905 345 155. We are renowned for connecting the finest talent throughout the world with the best brands and organisations.
Senior Forest Manager – South West (Consultancy-Led Forestry) – Exeter - £45,000–£50,000
The Job:
Our client is seeking a Senior Forest Manager to lead forestry operations across the South West, managing a diverse portfolio of estate and client-owned woodlands.
The role includes responsibility for long-term forest planning, harvesting and restocking programmes, grant applications and compliance, contractor management, budgeting, and client liaison. You will take a lead role in managing complex forestry projects while supporting junior team members and maintaining high professional standards.
This is a senior, consultancy-led role combining technical forestry expertise with commercial and client-facing responsibility.
The Company:
Our client is a professional forestry and land management consultancy delivering woodland and estate services to private landowners, estates, and institutional clients across the UK. The business operates to high technical and professional standards and places strong emphasis on sustainable forestry and long-term asset management.
The Candidate:
- Significant experience in professional forestry or woodland management
- Strong working knowledge of UK forestry grants, felling licences, and compliance
- Proven ability to manage contractors, budgets, and multi-site operations
- Commercially aware with a strong understanding of sustainable forestry principles
- Confident dealing directly with landowners, estates, and professional clients
The Package
- Salary in the region of £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience
- Senior level responsibility within a respected consultancy
- Long-term career progression and professional development
Please email your CV to Bradley Frost, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, BFrost@agriRS.co.uk.
Keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities from Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® by registering on our website: www.agriRS.com and following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. As a leading and esteemed recruitment agency specialising in the agriculture, food, horticulture, equestrian, animal health and rural sectors, Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® prioritise roles across sales, management, marketing, operations and technical and engineering fields, including international and senior-level positions within our specialised sectors. Our suite of services encompasses bespoke recruitment solutions, executive search, candidate profiling, knowledge sharing, targeted advertising and comprehensive recruitment support. To discover how we can assist in advancing your career or meeting your recruitment needs, please visit www.agriRS.com or contact our recruitment
team on 01905 345 155 or on our international number: 0044 1905 345 155. We are renowned for connecting the finest talent throughout the world with the best brands and organisations.