The Woodland Trust is looking for a Land and Property Manager to join our central region. Working as part of a UK wide team the Land & Property Manager will manage all land and property acquisition, disposal, legal, tenancy and agricultural aspects of Woodland Trust sites in conjunction with the regional estate team, engaging with external parties, leading on internal approval processes, assisting with RDPE grant applications and instructing the internal legal team or specialist agents or consultants. The Role: Lead land acquisitions and disposals across the region, managing transactions from initial opportunity through to completion. Identify and develop land acquisition, partnership and funding opportunities that support the Trust's strategic priorities. Manage agricultural tenancies, grazing agreements and wider land management arrangements to deliver conservation outcomes and maximise income. Provide professional advice on property, estate management and land-related legal matters to colleagues across the organisation. Support the delivery of environmental grants, stewardship schemes and other land management funding opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, legal advisers, partners and other key stakeholders. Manage budgets, estate records and compliance requirements, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently and in line with best practice. Work collaboratively across regional and national teams to deliver successful land and property projects that further the Trust's objectives. This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the Central landscape and wider England, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required. A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that our Company Vehicle Policy is under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so eligibility criteria may change. The Candidate: Manage a diverse rural property portfolio, ensuring assets are effectively managed to support organisational objectives. Lead complex land and property projects, bringing together internal teams and external partners to deliver successful outcomes. Plan, monitor and deliver projects on time and within budget while balancing quality, risk and value for money. Provide expert advice on rural land use, property management and related strategic decisions. Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, partners, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels. Identify opportunities, manage risks and support informed decision-making in a changing external environment. Coach and support colleagues, sharing expertise and contributing to the development of teams and individuals. Use your commercial awareness and professional judgement to deliver sustainable outcomes that align with organisational priorities. Hold Chartered Surveyor (Rural Practice) status, a full UK driving licence, right to work and satisfactory pre-employment checks are required. 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 14th December 2026.
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Land and Property Manager to join our central region. Working as part of a UK wide team the Land & Property Manager will manage all land and property acquisition, disposal, legal, tenancy and agricultural aspects of Woodland Trust sites in conjunction with the regional estate team, engaging with external parties, leading on internal approval processes, assisting with RDPE grant applications and instructing the internal legal team or specialist agents or consultants. The Role: Lead land acquisitions and disposals across the region, managing transactions from initial opportunity through to completion. Identify and develop land acquisition, partnership and funding opportunities that support the Trust's strategic priorities. Manage agricultural tenancies, grazing agreements and wider land management arrangements to deliver conservation outcomes and maximise income. Provide professional advice on property, estate management and land-related legal matters to colleagues across the organisation. Support the delivery of environmental grants, stewardship schemes and other land management funding opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, legal advisers, partners and other key stakeholders. Manage budgets, estate records and compliance requirements, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently and in line with best practice. Work collaboratively across regional and national teams to deliver successful land and property projects that further the Trust's objectives. This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the Central landscape and wider England, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required. A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that our Company Vehicle Policy is under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so eligibility criteria may change. The Candidate: Manage a diverse rural property portfolio, ensuring assets are effectively managed to support organisational objectives. Lead complex land and property projects, bringing together internal teams and external partners to deliver successful outcomes. Plan, monitor and deliver projects on time and within budget while balancing quality, risk and value for money. Provide expert advice on rural land use, property management and related strategic decisions. Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, partners, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels. Identify opportunities, manage risks and support informed decision-making in a changing external environment. Coach and support colleagues, sharing expertise and contributing to the development of teams and individuals. Use your commercial awareness and professional judgement to deliver sustainable outcomes that align with organisational priorities. Hold Chartered Surveyor (Rural Practice) status, a full UK driving licence, right to work and satisfactory pre-employment checks are required. 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 14th December 2026.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Customer Service Manager to lead a team and deliver strategic and operational supporter service plans. The Role: Manage and deliver a successful call centre/back office operational process. Lead a successful team, supporting and training where required. Interpret the support services strategy and vision and apply to operational planning to achieve departmental and campaign KPIs. Monitor and embed best practice across the team. Review real time service performance and assign personnel to ensure financial goals, SLAs and quality metrics are achieved. Recommend and implement system and procedure developments and improvements. This role will require attendance at our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire for four out of five days per week. This is a permanent, full-time contract. The Candidate: Experience managing a successful call/service centre working at a senior leadership level. Strong communication skills with the ability to build successful stakeholder relationships. Experience shaping and implementing organisation strategy. Knowledge of Microsoft suite, telephony, reporting and fulfilment solutions. Experience in project management with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams. Strong problem solving skills with the ability to prioritise tasks as needed. Knowledge of PCI:DSS, Gift Aid, Direct Debit, FRSB and data privacy. 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: 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 encourage you to apply. 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 w/c 30th November.
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Customer Service Manager to lead a team and deliver strategic and operational supporter service plans. The Role: Manage and deliver a successful call centre/back office operational process. Lead a successful team, supporting and training where required. Interpret the support services strategy and vision and apply to operational planning to achieve departmental and campaign KPIs. Monitor and embed best practice across the team. Review real time service performance and assign personnel to ensure financial goals, SLAs and quality metrics are achieved. Recommend and implement system and procedure developments and improvements. This role will require attendance at our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire for four out of five days per week. This is a permanent, full-time contract. The Candidate: Experience managing a successful call/service centre working at a senior leadership level. Strong communication skills with the ability to build successful stakeholder relationships. Experience shaping and implementing organisation strategy. Knowledge of Microsoft suite, telephony, reporting and fulfilment solutions. Experience in project management with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams. Strong problem solving skills with the ability to prioritise tasks as needed. Knowledge of PCI:DSS, Gift Aid, Direct Debit, FRSB and data privacy. 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: 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 encourage you to apply. 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 w/c 30th November.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Site Manager to join our Northern Ireland team. Our passionate and committed Site Managers are at the root of everything we do at the Woodland Trust. The Site Manager will manage the Woodland Trust's sites to high standards, in accordance with our conservation principles, management approach, policies, procedures and contracts, to deliver our strategic goals. The Role: Lead the sustainable management of a diverse portfolio of woodland sites, including ancient woodland, high biodiversity habitats, designated sites and veteran trees. Develop, implement and review long-term woodland management plans through site assessments, monitoring and continuous improvement activities. Plan, procure and manage woodland operations, overseeing contractors, volunteers and partners to ensure high-quality delivery of work programmes. Ensure woodland sites are safe, welcoming and compliant with health and safety requirements through inspections, risk assessments and appropriate record keeping. Build strong relationships with local communities, stakeholders and land management partners, promoting positive engagement and collaboration. Including safely delivering activities, training, mentoring and educational programmes for children and vulnerable adults. M Work collaboratively with colleagues across forestry, conservation, communications and fundraising teams to deliver regional projects and organisational objectives. Manage budgets, grants and funding opportunities to support woodland conservation, enhancement and public engagement initiatives. Represent and promote the organisation through events, site visits, volunteer programmes and compelling storytelling that inspires support for our mission. This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the Northern Ireland, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required. A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that our Company Vehicle Policy is under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so eligibility criteria may change. The Candidate: Proven experience in forestry, conservation or land management, with responsibility for woodlands and sites of high ecological or conservation value. Experience leading complex projects, managing budgets and delivering successful outcomes across multiple priorities and workstreams. Strong contract and contractor management experience, including procurement, tendering, contract administration and performance monitoring. Practical experience working with deer management, tree health issues, pests, diseases and invasive non-native species to support conservation objectives. Confidence working with government bodies and regulatory agencies to secure grants, statutory consents and environmental approvals. Experience carrying out tree safety inspections and managing health and safety risks across operational and remote site environments. Effective people leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence a range of audiences. Relevant forestry, land management or environmental qualification (or equivalent experience), a full driving licence and willingness to travel across the region. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List, as part of our pre-employment screening. 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. Plus: 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 8th December 2026.
Nov 05, 2026
Full time
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Site Manager to join our Northern Ireland team. Our passionate and committed Site Managers are at the root of everything we do at the Woodland Trust. The Site Manager will manage the Woodland Trust's sites to high standards, in accordance with our conservation principles, management approach, policies, procedures and contracts, to deliver our strategic goals. The Role: Lead the sustainable management of a diverse portfolio of woodland sites, including ancient woodland, high biodiversity habitats, designated sites and veteran trees. Develop, implement and review long-term woodland management plans through site assessments, monitoring and continuous improvement activities. Plan, procure and manage woodland operations, overseeing contractors, volunteers and partners to ensure high-quality delivery of work programmes. Ensure woodland sites are safe, welcoming and compliant with health and safety requirements through inspections, risk assessments and appropriate record keeping. Build strong relationships with local communities, stakeholders and land management partners, promoting positive engagement and collaboration. Including safely delivering activities, training, mentoring and educational programmes for children and vulnerable adults. M Work collaboratively with colleagues across forestry, conservation, communications and fundraising teams to deliver regional projects and organisational objectives. Manage budgets, grants and funding opportunities to support woodland conservation, enhancement and public engagement initiatives. Represent and promote the organisation through events, site visits, volunteer programmes and compelling storytelling that inspires support for our mission. This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the Northern Ireland, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required. A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that our Company Vehicle Policy is under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so eligibility criteria may change. The Candidate: Proven experience in forestry, conservation or land management, with responsibility for woodlands and sites of high ecological or conservation value. Experience leading complex projects, managing budgets and delivering successful outcomes across multiple priorities and workstreams. Strong contract and contractor management experience, including procurement, tendering, contract administration and performance monitoring. Practical experience working with deer management, tree health issues, pests, diseases and invasive non-native species to support conservation objectives. Confidence working with government bodies and regulatory agencies to secure grants, statutory consents and environmental approvals. Experience carrying out tree safety inspections and managing health and safety risks across operational and remote site environments. Effective people leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence a range of audiences. Relevant forestry, land management or environmental qualification (or equivalent experience), a full driving licence and willingness to travel across the region. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List, as part of our pre-employment screening. 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. Plus: 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 8th December 2026.
The work of the Woodland Trust Legal Services team is varied, rewarding and genuinely unique. Every day brings opportunities to contribute to projects that help protect, manage and expand our estate of ancient and newly created woodlands across the UK. Each site has its own opportunities and challenges, making the work both interesting and meaningful. We're looking for an experienced agricultural property solicitor who shares our commitment to our cause including creating, protecting and restoring woodland, and who can bring their expertise and experience to help us achieve our ambitions. In this role, you'll work closely with colleagues in our land and property and natural capital teams across the organisation, providing practical, high-quality legal support on a wide range of property matters. You'll help us navigate the complexities that come with managing and growing a large and diverse landholding, including mixed-use sites and our responsibilities as both landlord and custodian. The Role: Managing and growing the Woodland Trust estate is at the heart of what we do. With sites across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of property matters within a truly unique portfolio. Your caseload will include freehold acquisitions, including mixed-use sites and gifts of land, as well as supporting our growing natural capital work, including Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Effective estate management is essential to protecting our sites and supporting the Trust's long-term objectives. As a result, you'll advise on a wide variety of matters, including: Easements Wayleaves Boundary issues Encroachments The granting and surrender of leases Business tenancies Agricultural tenancies We support hybrid working from day one. You'll usually work from home, with attendance at our Head Office in Grantham, Lincolnshire, around once a month. Our Hybrid Working Policy is designed to provide flexibility and support a healthy work-life balance. Occasional travel to sites across the UK will be required, supported by our expenses policy. Flexible working arrangements are available. The Candidate: You will be an experienced agricultural property solicitor. Ideally. you will have gained your experience in-house within a charity, local authority or similar organisation and you will either advised charities or have sound working knowledge and experience of the legal framework governing charity property transactions. You'll be comfortable providing pragmatic, practical, balanced and timely legal advice that helps colleagues make informed decisions and progress important projects with confidence. You'll bring strong agricultural property law experience, including of leading on: Freehold acquisitions Encroachments Adverse possession Agricultural tenancies Options Pre-emption agreements Experience of natural capital schemes, including BNG, would be beneficial. This role works closely with our Land and Property team and acts as an important link between operational and legal colleagues. Building strong relationships, communicating effectively and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders will therefore be key. We want this to be a role that is both professionally rewarding and personally satisfying, offering a good balance of challenge, variety and autonomy. You'll be comfortable managing your own workload and using your judgement, while knowing when to draw on the expertise and support of colleagues. A flexible mindset, curiosity and a willingness to learn will help you thrive in the role. You'll be a UK-qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate for England and Wales and substantial post-qualification experience in agricultural property law, ideally gained over seven or more years. Alongside this, you'll have strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. 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 CVs are redacted until after shortlisting is complete. Make sure that you answer the application questions to show your relevant skills and 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 be held via Microsoft Teams in December 2026.
Nov 03, 2026
Full time
The work of the Woodland Trust Legal Services team is varied, rewarding and genuinely unique. Every day brings opportunities to contribute to projects that help protect, manage and expand our estate of ancient and newly created woodlands across the UK. Each site has its own opportunities and challenges, making the work both interesting and meaningful. We're looking for an experienced agricultural property solicitor who shares our commitment to our cause including creating, protecting and restoring woodland, and who can bring their expertise and experience to help us achieve our ambitions. In this role, you'll work closely with colleagues in our land and property and natural capital teams across the organisation, providing practical, high-quality legal support on a wide range of property matters. You'll help us navigate the complexities that come with managing and growing a large and diverse landholding, including mixed-use sites and our responsibilities as both landlord and custodian. The Role: Managing and growing the Woodland Trust estate is at the heart of what we do. With sites across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of property matters within a truly unique portfolio. Your caseload will include freehold acquisitions, including mixed-use sites and gifts of land, as well as supporting our growing natural capital work, including Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Effective estate management is essential to protecting our sites and supporting the Trust's long-term objectives. As a result, you'll advise on a wide variety of matters, including: Easements Wayleaves Boundary issues Encroachments The granting and surrender of leases Business tenancies Agricultural tenancies We support hybrid working from day one. You'll usually work from home, with attendance at our Head Office in Grantham, Lincolnshire, around once a month. Our Hybrid Working Policy is designed to provide flexibility and support a healthy work-life balance. Occasional travel to sites across the UK will be required, supported by our expenses policy. Flexible working arrangements are available. The Candidate: You will be an experienced agricultural property solicitor. Ideally. you will have gained your experience in-house within a charity, local authority or similar organisation and you will either advised charities or have sound working knowledge and experience of the legal framework governing charity property transactions. You'll be comfortable providing pragmatic, practical, balanced and timely legal advice that helps colleagues make informed decisions and progress important projects with confidence. You'll bring strong agricultural property law experience, including of leading on: Freehold acquisitions Encroachments Adverse possession Agricultural tenancies Options Pre-emption agreements Experience of natural capital schemes, including BNG, would be beneficial. This role works closely with our Land and Property team and acts as an important link between operational and legal colleagues. Building strong relationships, communicating effectively and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders will therefore be key. We want this to be a role that is both professionally rewarding and personally satisfying, offering a good balance of challenge, variety and autonomy. You'll be comfortable managing your own workload and using your judgement, while knowing when to draw on the expertise and support of colleagues. A flexible mindset, curiosity and a willingness to learn will help you thrive in the role. You'll be a UK-qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate for England and Wales and substantial post-qualification experience in agricultural property law, ideally gained over seven or more years. Alongside this, you'll have strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. 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 CVs are redacted until after shortlisting is complete. Make sure that you answer the application questions to show your relevant skills and 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 be held via Microsoft Teams in December 2026.
