Portfolio Manager – Forestry

About Us

Certification is the UK’s leading sustainability certification body, offering a range of best-in-class organic and sustainable certification schemes across food, farming and forestry.

We operate in over 70 countries, managing thousands of clients across supply chain networks covering organic food, farming, beauty and textiles to sustainable forestry and high-integrity carbon schemes in emerging nature markets.

Our people are highly skilled ranging from auditors and inspectors to technical, commercial and marketing experts. We have ambitious growth targets and work to deliver excellence for all clients in the UK and beyond.

About the Opportunity

Our international Forestry team is looking for a Portfolio Manager to lead one of our operational delivery portfolios. This is an exciting opportunity to join our expert team managing a portfolio of clients worldwide.

You will be a key member of our team responsible for leading a portfolios team to guide forest management and timber industry clients through Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC™) certification processes in a timely manner, ensuring scheme requirements are met in all aspects of the work.

About You

You will be a capable leader who will be responsible for leading and owning Business Planning and Strategy for the portfolio management and growth, including development of the budget.

You will be responsible to deliver the business plan for the portfolio, including optimising growth with existing regions and implementing growth strategies internationally in collaboration with the Head of Commercial.

You will lead the business relationship with clients to maximise opportunities for growth with existing and new clients.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:

• 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
• Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
• Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce

To Apply

Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV and Cover Letter application form. Please note we look at applications on arrival and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

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For any queries, please contact [email protected]

We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation. We recognise that diverse backgrounds and experiences will bring a fresh perspective to our work. If you’re not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.

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