The Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Business Applications Analyst to help us ensure optimal performance, continuous improvements, system administration and integration of organisations business applications with a strong focus on CRM (MS Dynamics 365). The Role: • You ll manage system configurations and customisations to ensure secure and efficient application use. • You ll provide first and second-level support to end users resolving application-related issues and deliver documentation to enhance user understanding and define clear administrative processes. • You ll maintain the ticketing system to manage and track user support requests. • You ll oversee the integration of various applications to ensure seamless data flow and process automation by resolving related issues. • You ll perform regular audits, updates and run technical routines (SQL scripts) and monitor applications to maintain and optimise system performance. • You ll identify areas for system enhancements and collaborate with stakeholders to implement changes. • You ll work closely with the Business Applications Manager, vendors and internal IT teams to ensure effective application support and maintenance. • You ll generate reports and insights from business application to support decision making and strategic planning. • This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average. The Candidate: • You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count. We are looking for candidates who have the following: • Experience supporting and optimising business applications and integrations within a complex organisational environment. • Experience providing first and second-level user support including troubleshooting application issues and delivering training. • Understanding of best practices in application monitoring and technical management • Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Apps, Power Automation and other tools within the Microsoft Power Platform. • Knowledge of how to leverage strong verbal, visual and written communication. With the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with vendors and internal and external stakeholders. • Qualified in SQL and data analysis. B enefits & 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 + bank holidays (pro rata for part time) • Buy and Sell Annual Leave • Enhanced Parental Pay • Employee Assistance Programme About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats. Commitment to Diversity & 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. Application Advice : For fairness we keep our candidates personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. 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. Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI) We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. 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, send in your application today. We might close the job opening 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 process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete. 1st stage telephone screening calls will take place on 3rd March 2026. 2nd stage interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 12th March 2026

The Role: • Provide expert technical advice to landowners and farmers on woodland creation, ancient woodland restoration, and sustainable management, ensuring all work aligns with the UK Forestry Standard and Woodland Trust principles. • Lead site-level assessments and surveys to design diverse projects, ranging from small-scale planting and innovative agroforestry to large, landscape-scale conservation schemes. • Guide landowners through funding mechanisms, identifying appropriate grants and support offers to increase confidence and uptake in nature-positive interventions. • Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, contractor oversight, and reporting to ensure delivery is on time and cost-effective. • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to secure funding and share best practices in wooded habitat innovation. • Utilize GIS and CRM systems to maintain accurate records of site assessments, client contacts, and project progress. • Collaborate across the Trust (Outreach, Estate, Policy, and Comms) to develop new engagement strategies and maximize publicity for conservation successes. • Champion best practices in woodland management, identifying opportunities to demonstrate innovation and communicate these wins to a wider audience. The Candidate: • Experience of working in the land management sector, preferably in woodland conservation, and a working knowledge of land management funding streams including grants. • You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count. • Proven ability to successfully manage and deliver landscape-scale projects, including ensuring targets are met on time and within budget. • Experience of overseeing a complex and diverse programme of activity and working as part of a team to ensure it is delivered effectively. • You ll have extensive experience in delivering woodland creation both practically on the ground, and through advising others. You ll also have experience working on landscape scale projects ideally where this engages with individual farmers and landowner, organisations, businesses or councils. • You ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively. • Experience of partnership working, and excellent skills in networking and relationship development and management. • Track record of building and maintaining positive relationships with landowners, partner organisations, contractors and local communities. • The role is based in Northern Ireland and will require travel to sites and offices. A driving licence will be required. Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; Grow Together , Focus , Explore and Make it Count to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees. Benefits & 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 • Enhanced Parental Pay • Employee Assistance Programme Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented. Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage OR so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. 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. Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI) We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. 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. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.

The Role: • Take overall responsibility for project management and project team, including effective budget management, ensuring value for money • Line manage the Site Manager and potentially other staff to ensure they help realise the vision and remain motivated and able to carry out their roles efficiently and effectively. • Developing and managing positive relationships with community partner Arkaig Community Forest, the wider community, neighbouring landowners, funders and key stakeholders • Lead on the development of the Beò Airceig partnership, supporting the fundraising team to secure funds and line management and support for any WT staff associated with the project • Support existing and seek opportunities for the development of other landscape scale partnerships which contribute to the achievement of the wider vision for WT and the Alliance for Scotland s Rainforest • Ensure all Woodland Trust policies and processes are followed, including Health and Safety • Represent the Trust professionally, promoting our work externally at high level to partners, funders, stakeholders and the public. • Support colleagues across the organisation to help deliver our charitable objectives The Candidate: • You ll be experienced in environmental land management with experience of native woodland management. • You ll be used to managing landscape scale nature restoration projects and programmes. • You ll be experienced leading, managing, developing and inspiring a team. • You ll be proficient in managing, monitoring and reporting on budgets. • You ll be experienced in procurement and contract management. • You ll have knowledge of commercial operations, achieving organisational objectives while delivering value for money. • You ll be confident in partnership development to deliver strategic impact • You ll be experienced working with fundraisers to develop successful funding bids. • You ll have a proven track record in managing complex projects using effective project management techniques Benefits & 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 • Enhanced Parental Pay • Employee Assistance Programme About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats. Commitment to Diversity & 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. Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage OR so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. 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. Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI) We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. 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. First Stage Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 9th of March 2026.

The Role: • This is a key role in the South West region Operation team which works with Site Managers and the Rainforest Project team based in Devon to support and deliver the management of the Trust s temperate rainforest sites, principally in Dartmoor and South Devon. • The work will include carrying out on-site inspections and surveys, organising and supervising a variety of contracts, overseeing the work of volunteers and communicating with the public. The area has a lot of active harvesting, so a working knowledge of timber mensuration is desirable for the role. • You will be responsible with planning, implementing, monitoring the financial management of budgeted woodland management programmes using contractors, agents and volunteers. • The work will include carrying out on-site inspections and surveys, organising and supervising a variety of contracts, overseeing the work of volunteers and communicating with the public. • Actively monitor and review the woodland management plans including woodland Condition Assessments, PAWS assessments, compartment record/species checks and site surveys throughout the South West. • You will be responsible for optimising the engagement opportunities for visitors, local community and volunteers across the key sites to support with events such as community tree planting. • You will be responsible for developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maximise income and grant aid potential to support ongoing projects and programmes. • This role is based in Devon and will require the successful candidate to travel around the South West region. The Candidate: • Experience of land-based management in the forestry and conservation sector, managing and supervising contracts and contractors on site. • Qualified to HND/degree level in forestry, land management or other related field would be desirable. • Understanding of project management and the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and ongoing contracts at one time and to budget. You ll have a positive approach and be able to prioritise, manage your own time and meet targets to tight deadlines. • Experience in carrying out on-site inspections and surveys, frequently conducting woodland condition assessments, PAWS assessments and record/species checks. • You ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively. • Ability to engage with visitors, local communities and volunteer manage to support with events across the South West region sites. • Knowledge of Health and Safety protocols, FSC and FISCA policies and procedures with the ability to supervise and manage adherence to these on a daily basis. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbally being able to liaise with contractors, site managers and wider members of the team and support those around you. • This role does require regular travel around the South West region. A full driving licence is required. A company car is provided with this role. Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; Grow Together , Focus , Explore and Make it Count to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees. Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our employees, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer: • Enhanced Employer Pension • Life Assurance • Flexible & Hybrid Working Options • Generous Annual Leave • Enhanced Parental Pay • Employee Assistance Programme Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented. Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count-are what matter most. We also keep our candidates personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role. Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI) We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. 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, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet. First Stage Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.