The Role
* Provide leadership to Project Officers, ensuring all funded projects are delivered and completed to a high standard.
* Manage the Funded Projects team to maintain consistent, robust project standards across all activity.
* Support the development of strong funding bids, realistic budgets and informed organisational decision-making.
* Maximise grant opportunities, identify risks early and safeguard the Trust’s financial and reputational interests.
* Maintain excellent relationships and effective negotiations with funders, regulators and contributors.
* Champion continuous improvement in reporting processes across the Trust and for external funders.
* Monitor resources, highlight risks and ensure compliance with statutory obligations, VAT, procurement rules and best-practice project management.
* Produce high-quality management information, support forecasting and contribute to fund accounting and full cost recovery modelling.
* 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.
* These roles are to be offered on a 12-month fixed term contract.
The Candidate
* Brings proven experience in supporting, mentoring and developing individuals and teams.
* Skilled at building strong, productive relationships across internal teams and external partners.
* Able to navigate complex financial challenges, including funder restrictions and avoidance of double funding.
* Capable of interpreting, challenging and explaining financial principles to non-experts with clarity and influence.
* Understands the financial implications of projects and how they flow through organisational accounts.
* Makes sound decisions based on budgets, policies, funder guidelines and project management frameworks.
* Brings knowledge of conservation and/or relevant finance or project management qualifications (desirable).
* The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic Background Check, as part of our pre-employment screening.
Benefits and Wellbeing
* Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
* Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
About Us
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest 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.
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