The Woodland Trust is looking for a People Project Partner - Job Families to form an important part of the team delivering a people transformation project.
The project is focused on creating clear job families, clear job descriptions, updating policies, benefits and terms and conditions of employment. It will build capability and support people related processes that provide the basis for talent and career development and ensure colleague practices are legally compliant, fair and aligned with our organisational values.
This role is advertised as full-time, 37.5 hours per week, however we would consider applications from those wanting reduced hours at 30 per week.
The Role:
* This role is key to helping us meet our financial goals through creative ways.
* You’ll help build capability and support related processes that provide the basis for talent and career development.
* You’ll deliver a structured plan of activity, partnering with multiple areas of the organisation.
* You’ll present clear and robust recommendations, guiding leaders and colleagues and all levels.
* You’ll support with the implementation of a job family framework, including building on the development of existing job families and job family levels.
* You’ll manage ways of working, challenging and seeking improvements where appropriate.
* You’ll create regular updates, training sessions, briefing packs and other supporting materials.
* 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.
* This is a fixed term contract until September 2027.
The Candidate:
* You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values‑Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
* You’ll have experience delivering similar people focused transformation projects in a complex geographical challenging organisation.
* You’ll have a strong understanding of talent development.
* You’ll have strong influencing skills with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders to create consistent job descriptions.
* You’ll have good knowledge of skills mapping a developing career pathway in an organisation.
* You’ll have experience working in a fast‑paced HR environment.
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
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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