Carbon Project Officer

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Carbon Project Officer. The Carbon Project Officer will support the project management of the Trust’s estate and third-party carbon Woodland and Peatland code projects, in turn supporting Operations teams to deliver carbon on the ground and meet long term carbon code requirements.

The Role:

• Manage multiple carbon project workstreams simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered to a consistently high standard.
• Produce high-quality Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code project documentation, including project design documents, cashflows, carbon calculations, mapping, management plans, monitoring plans and risk assessments.
• Develop specialist knowledge of carbon standards and markets, staying informed on industry developments and communicating their implications across the organisation.
• Analyse, interpret and present complex datasets and technical information to support project development, reporting and decision-making.
• Create and maintain accurate project records, trackers and databases, ensuring effective project management, reporting and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, landowners, auditors, regulators and other stakeholders to support the successful delivery of carbon projects.
• Plan and undertake site surveys, validations and verifications, providing technical expertise and support throughout the carbon project lifecycle.
• Act as a trusted source of advice on the Woodland Trust's carbon offer, managing enquiries and communicating complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
• 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 once a month on average. Occasional travel to other offices and remote locations may also be required.

The Candidate:

• Experience supporting the development and delivery of environmental, natural capital, forestry, land management or carbon-related projects.
• Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, reports and project information that meet organisational, regulatory or industry standards.
• Experience using GIS or mapping software, such as ArcGIS Pro, to support project planning, delivery and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to accurately interpret, manage and present data to support decision-making and project outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience building effective relationships across a range of internal and external partners, including landowners, auditors, regulators and sector bodies.
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while also taking a proactive and self-motivated approach to managing your own workload.
• An understanding of woodland creation, peatland restoration and carbon projects, or a willingness to develop expertise in the Woodland Carbon Code, Peatland Code and emerging UK carbon standards and grant mechanisms.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and consistently deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK, including overnight stays and visits to remote sites. Successful completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work and employment history verification.

Benefits and Wellbeing:

Joining our team means you’ll be part of our fight for a greener, healthier planet for people and wildlife. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible and hybrid working options (7am - 7pm)
• Generous annual leave - 25 Days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee assistance programme

To support inclusivity and remove barriers for candidates, we publish all salaries upfront and proudly follow the We Show the Salary pledge. The salary listed is the set salary for this role, and we don’t ask applicants to state their current pay or expectations. If you choose to apply, we’ll take that as confirmation that the advertised salary meets your expectations.

About Us:

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make a difference by protecting, restoring and creating woodland and getting more trees in the ground.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

To achieve our mission, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. 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.

Application information and 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 your personal statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.

Completed applications will be reviewed by a hiring manager and/or a member of the recruitment team, and you will receive an update on the outcome of your application via email.

Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications. 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.

Apply now:

If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, apply today. We might close advertising early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in progress, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will take place via teams on October 28th 2026. For queries about this role, reasonable adjustments, or support with your application, please contact: recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk