Assistant Manager

Grow your career as a graduate with the UK’s most integrated, and innovative forestry, nursery and harvesting company. Location: Nationwide Tilhill Forestry is the UK’s leading sustainable forestry and timber harvesting company. Together, we operate a genuinely circular forestry model; from seed innovation at our nurseries, to woodland creation and long‑term forest management, through to harvesting – all supported by the strength of our parent company, BSW Group and its fully integrated timber manufacturing supply chain. This integrated approach ensures every part of the cycle, from seedling to sawmill, works seamlessly together. As a graduate, you’ll join a business where collaboration, commercial thinking, shared expertise and a joined‑up approach underpins everything we do. A programme built on innovation, resilience, commercial awareness and teamwork. We are seeking graduates who are motivated by the following statements: You have the drive, enthusiasm, and passion to contribute to the future of sustainable UK forestry. You want to work as part of a connected, supportive team to help strengthen our circular model and build long lasting client relationships. You are excited to explore our full range of operations, from nurseries and woodland creation to forest management and harvesting, and understand how each stage contributes to both environmental and commercial impact. You are ready to learn from experienced managers as you progress through a structured two‑to‑three‑year hands‑on training programme. Why this programme stands apart A joined‑up forestry model with unrivalled breadth. As part of the BSW Group, you’ll gain exposure to every stage of the forestry cycle. This collaborative, fully integrated system gives graduates a deep understanding of how decisions made in nurseries, forests and harvesting connect directly to the commercial performance and wider sustainability goals of the business. Innovation that drives long‑term resilience. Our Maelor Forest Nurseries lead on advanced propagation, improved genetics and plant health – producing resilient stock prepared for future climate conditions. This innovation flows directly into our woodland creation and management teams, supporting robust, future‑proof forests that deliver sustainable value for landowners and the wider timber supply chain. Harvesting excellence backed by teamwork and shared expertise. Tilhill’s harvesting reputation for technical capability and safe working practices is strengthened by strong partnerships across the business. Graduates see how aligned planning and communication ensure responsible, efficient timber extraction. A future‑focused approach shaped by experience. With over one billion trees planted and the largest team of professionally qualified managers in the UK, we combine decades of proven expertise with a modern, collaborative approach aimed at continually improving the UK’s forests and timber supply chain. Where climate impact meets commercial forestry. Many people enter forestry to help the environment. Commercial forestry is one of the most effective ways to do that. Productive conifer forests capture carbon quickly, store it for decades, and supply the home‑grown timber that replaces high‑carbon imported materials. More productive planting means more carbon locked up — in forests and in the timber products they become. Who we’re looking for If you’re studying or recently graduated in forestry, land management, environmental sciences, horticulture or a related field, and you want to build a career that blends innovation, resilience, commercial awareness and environmental impact, then one of our graduate opportunities could be for you. Benefits Include Company car Laptop and mobile phone Company‑provided health plan and Life Assurance Company sick pay, enhanced with length of service Company pension 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with service Funded learning and career development opportunities Discounted rate on a range of BSW products Employee benefits portal with discounts across hundreds of brands Confidential 24/7 support with Wellbeing Hub Cycle to Work scheme Our graduate programme opens on 1st December 2025, with successful applicants joining us in 2026. Closing date: 31st January 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr