Head of Harvesting Support

Working at Forestry and Land Scotland is all about ‘People, Pride and Purpose.’ Join us and take pride in supporting the economy, protecting and enhancing the environment by managing Scotlands National forests and land.

The Head of Harvesting support provides strategic oversight and technical support to Regional Delivery teams. This role will increase efficiency of the FLS timber harvesting machinery fleet and work on emerging strategic initiatives including the creation of a harvesting data repository and associated analysis. The post holder will ensure that relevant service contracts are in place and ensure harvesting activities meet the requirements of FSC and PEFC certification whilst providing advice and support to staff regarding service contracts, timber sales contracts and timber harvesting operations.

The FLS National Marketing and Sales Team is dedicated to supporting the harvesting, marketing and sales of circa 3 million cubic metres of timber harvested and sold annually. This is a core part of our commitment to sustainable forest management to FSC and PEFC certification standards and provides the majority of FLS operating income.

To be successful in this role you will need experience in timber harvesting, associated timber sales, procurement and contract management and pre-felling timber crop surveys.

For more information please see the job description and success profile.