Project Support Officer

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Project Support Officer to encourage and support landowners with tree planting initiatives and help deliver our goal of creating over 60,000 hectares of native woodland by 2030.

The Role:

Manage tree planting projects from application through delivery, coordinating nurseries, contractors, consultants, and landowners.
Provide administrative support including processing planting offers, EIA support, and managing FRM documentation.
Assess and approve funding applications based on eligibility and landscape suitability.
Build and maintain relationships with landowners, local authorities, tree wardens, contractors, consultants, and regional stakeholders.
Support public enquiries via phone and inboxes, providing guidance on tree planting, woodland issues, pests, diseases, grants, and regulations.
Use mapping tools, CRM systems, and internal databases to track projects, budgets, expenditure, and landowner information accurately.
Advocate for the benefits of trees, support outreach activities and events, and contribute to improving team processes and procedures.
Travel across the central region to attend site visits, meetings, events, and support the Regional Outreach team.
This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working, and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required no more than once a month on average. Occasional travel to other offices and remote locations may also be required.

The Candidate:

Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence representing organisations professionally and positively.
Collaborative team player with tenacity and enthusiasm to achieve goals within budget.
Excellent planning, organisational, and customer service skills.
Diplomatic and empathetic listener, able to understand landowner needs, motivations, and challenges.
Proficient in MS Office, CRM systems, databases, and handling sensitive personal data.
Proactive mindset with the initiative to identify opportunities that support team objectives.
Experience using GIS and online mapping systems, with knowledge of grants, environmental assessments, and land features (Desirable).
Understanding of the charity/not-for-profit sector and woodland creation principles (Desirable).

Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

Enhanced Employer Pension
Life Assurance
Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
Enhanced Parental Pay
Employee Assistance Programme

About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.
Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.

Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools....

Connect with a cause that needs you!

Logistics Administrator jobs available