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The CompanyWhile professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.A highly respected, UK based, multi disciplined consultancy with specialists across property, land management and forestry. With a long established reputation and a growing national client base, the organisation provides a full range of services including asset and woodland management, sales brokerage, valuation and investment advisory. The business continues to expand its asset management offering in response to increasing client demand and market opportunity.What You Will Be DoingYou will take a lead role in developing and managing a regional forestry asset management function, with responsibility for client portfolios across England and beyond. This is a senior, client facing position combining technical forestry expertise with leadership, commercial awareness and relationship management.Key responsibilities will include:Leading and developing the forestry asset management offering within the Midlands regionActing as principal asset manager for a portfolio of forestry and woodland assetsManaging forestry properties from planting and restocking through to harvestingSupervising contractors and overseeing operational activitiesSupporting grant applications and other funding opportunitiesPreparing budgets, forecasts and management recommendations for clientsAssisting with forestry valuations, including site work and valuation preparationIdentifying forestry and land investment opportunities and presenting recommendations to clientsExpanding the asset management client base to generate recurring fee incomeMaintaining and developing strong client relationships across England, Scotland and the NorthDelivering afforestation and harvesting projects through to completion, with clear reportingWhat You NeedTo be successful in this role, you will bring a strong technical background in forestry and asset management alongside the confidence to lead, influence and grow client relationships.You will ideally have:Proven experience in forestry and asset managementA solid understanding of emerging carbon and natural capital marketsStrong commercial awareness and the ability to identify new opportunitiesExcellent time management and the ability to prioritise workloadsExperience analysing forest data and producing valuations and cash flowsMembership of, or working towards membership of ICFA formal forestry qualification (degree level preferred)A minimum of five years' experience in forestry or land managementProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointWhat Is In It for YouYou will join a well established organisation with an excellent reputation, supportive culture and long term career prospects. The role offers both autonomy and the opportunity to shape and grow a key part of the business.The benefits package includes:Hybrid workCompetitive salary and company car allowanceBonus scheme and share incentive planGenerous pension and life assurance (up to 8x salary)Private medical cover and health screening27 days annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to buy moreFlexible benefits including wellbeing support, gym discounts and cycle to work schemeGroup income protection and financial advice servicesA strong company culture with social, sporting and charitable activitiesThe organisation is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees. xjdpvnf How To ApplyIf you are an experienced forestry professional looking to take the next step in a leadership focused asset management role, please give me a call for a confidential chat. Rachel Richardson - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) (url removed) Or connect with me on LinkedInNo need for a polished CV, just send over what you have and we can take it from there