Outreach Adviser (Agroforestry East Anglia)
Reference: MAY20260662
Expiry date: 22:59, Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
Location: East Anglia - particular focus on the East Anglian Claylands
Benefits: Company Vehicle, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, annual leave buy and sell, Employee assistance scheme, Flexible working
Duration: 4 Years
The Woodland Trust is looking for an Agroforestry Woodland Advisor for the East Anglian Claylands. This role will assist with our priority landscape delivery within East Anglia, creating the strategy and plans to deliver the Woodland Trust objectives (protect, create, restore goals) across the East Anglian Claylands (EAC).
A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that our Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.
The Role
* Lead delivery of a new agroforestry partnership across the East Anglian Treescape, driving uptake of trees, hedges and woodlands for farm productivity, nature recovery and climate resilience.
* Provide tailored, on-farm agroforestry advice, reviewing landholdings and supporting whole-farm planning using existing hedge, tree, woodland and agroforestry schemes.
* Increase farmer confidence and participation by coordinating and deploying funding from Sainsbury’s, Woodland Trust and DEFRA.
* Offer flexible levels of support, from full farm visits, surveys and action plans to light-touch advice and signposting, aligned to landowner needs and ecosystem potential.
* Build strong internal and external partnerships, working closely with Woodland Trust colleagues, outreach teams, and external partners such as cluster groups and farming co‑operatives.
* Clearly promote and represent the agroforestry offer, engaging farmers and stakeholders through events, talks and shows, ensuring appropriate Woodland Trust recognition.
* Manage project performance and delivery, including planning, budgets, risks, reporting, evaluation and oversight in line with the Woodland Trust project management framework.
* Operate autonomously with professional judgement, supporting future expansion into wider Outreach activity and travelling as required across Central England and to Grantham.
* This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the East Anglian landscape and wider Midlands Region, 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.
* This is a fixed term contract for 4 years.
The Candidate
* Proven experience working directly with farmers and landowners, building trusted, effective relationships and representing an organisation professionally with confidence.
* Strong practical knowledge of woodland, hedgerow and agroforestry delivery, including establishment, early management and application of agroforestry principles.
* Sound understanding of farming systems and the policy environment, including regulations, grant schemes and emerging sector changes.
* Demonstrable project management capability, planning, organising and delivering work to deadlines in a dynamic environment.
* Ability to work independently and remotely, while collaborating effectively across multiple, geographically dispersed teams to achieve shared outcomes.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, influencing and motivating others, and communicating clearly in writing and verbally.
* Highly organised and results-focused, able to prioritise workload, work under pressure, adapt to change and maintain attention to detail.
* Technically and professionally equipped for the role, including degree‑level qualification (or equivalent), confidence with Microsoft Office and digital mapping/GIS tools, a full driving licence and willingness to travel.
Benefits and Wellbeing
* 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
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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