Forest Certification Manager
Are you passionate about sustainable forestry and ensuring the highest environmental standards? We’re looking for a Forest Certification Manager to join a dynamic and forward-thinking environmental team within a leading forestry management company.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of forest certification processes and play a key role in maintaining the integrity and quality of dual certified group schemes and chain of custody operations across the UK.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Managing internal audits across the company in line with UKWAS standards
- Supporting the delivery of corrective actions and facilitating successful external audits
- Acting as a key point of contact for staff on all matters related to Forest Certification
- Promoting best practices in sustainable forest management
- Supporting wider environmental compliance across diverse forestry projects
- Regular travel to sites across the UK and Ireland
What We’re Looking For:
- A professional, detail-focused individual with a proactive and adaptable mindset
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong knowledge of UKWAS standards and silviculture
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage a varied workload
- Confidence in leading audits and maintaining compliance systems
Desirable:
- HND level qualification or above in Forestry (or a related land-based discipline)
- Experience in forest certification or sustainability-related roles
- Membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters (or working towards chartered status)
- A full, valid UK driving licence (essential due to the nature of site visits)
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of an organisation where environmental stewardship, professional development, and quality-driven services are core values. With a flexible work culture and the opportunity to collaborate across a broad network of forestry professionals, this role offers both impact and growth.
Ready to lead the way in forest certification?
Apply today and help set the standard for responsible forest management in the UK.
