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Outreach Adviser - West and East Midlands

Woodland Trust

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Expires in 17 days

Overview

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Outreach Advisor to join our Central England Team. This 18-month fixed-term role offers an exciting opportunity to play a leading part in the successful delivery of the Woodland Trust’s MOREwoods and MOREhedges programmes. The successful postholder will provide expert advice on woodland creation across the region, helping to shape and grow a diverse portfolio of impactful projects.
£35,594
Per year
Full time, Permanent, Hybrid
(Full-time hours)
Home based with travel

Key information

A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that out 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.

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.

About the role

  • Provide expert advice to farmers, land managers and landowners on farmland management, habitat creation, woodland establishment and agroforestry integration.
  • Deliver woodland creation and management projects end-to-end, including on-the-ground implementation and technical support.
  • Develop and deliver landscape-scale conservation projects in collaboration with farmers, landowners, businesses, local authorities and partner organisations.
  • Secure and manage funding through agri-environment and woodland grant schemes (e.g. EWCO, MOREwoods and other external funding streams).
  • Lead delivery of the MOREwoods scheme, guiding landowners through planning, application, planting and establishment phases.

Requirements

  • Experience working directly with farmers and landowners, building effective and trusted relationships across a range of farming systems.
  • Practical experience of woodland and hedgerow creation and/or woodland management, with strong knowledge of establishment, early maintenance and relevant grant funding schemes.
  • Proven project management skills, including planning, organising and delivering work to deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting, while collaborating effectively as part of a geographically dispersed and cross-functional team.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to represent an organisation professionally and build positive relationships both internally and externally.
  • Technical competence in Microsoft Office and digital tools, including GIS and mapping systems for planning, data management and reporting.
  • Knowledge of farming systems, agricultural policy, regulations and evolving grant schemes, alongside an understanding of agroforestry principles and application.
  • Relevant experience or qualification in land management (or related field), including knowledge of funding streams and a full UK driving licence with willingness to travel.