Careers

Working For Fountains Forestry

Fountains Forestry has grown and developed significantly over recent years. The range and geographical scope of our operations continues to expand. This has provided opportunities for applicants with a variety of skills, qualifications and experience.

Fountains Forestry offers a range of career opportunities working in various roles including forestry operations and management, acquisition services and support. Fountains Forestry, part of F&W Forestry Services, is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sectors of the community.

Opportunities

Forest Manager – North Scotland

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Forest Manager to manage an existing portfolio of clients’ forests and estate woodlands and to build up this portfolio through new woodland creation and expansion of services. Working from our office in Bogallan, just north of Inverness, you will have sound technical forestry knowledge and an understanding of commercial business practice, legislation, and relevant current issues. As an integral part of our professional management team, using communication and computer skills, including GIS, you will undertake forest management and woodland establishment on a range of properties, including tasks such as budgeting, operations planning and implementation, contract management, supervision, grant applications and the management of health and safety.

Click here for more details. Closing date: 1st October 2024

Senior Forest Manager – South Scotland

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Forest Manager to oversee and work with the team in South Scotland, based out of our Dumfries Office. Reporting to the Director, you will take ownership of the South Scotland area and strive for success. This will involve providing service and reporting to the company’s client base, and expanding this by working with the Business Development team to help grow the business and develop our offering. The role also includes managing finances to ensure that the centre remains profitable and cost-effective. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety and UKFS/UKWAS standards at all times.