Administrator - Woodland Creation
Employer: The Woodland Trust
Location: 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 once a month on average. Occasional travel to other offices and remote locations may also be required.
Temporary: fixed term contract for 4 months
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, however we would consider applications from those wanting reduced hours at no less than 18.75 hour per week
Salary: £27,624 Per Annum
Closing date: Sunday, 1 Nov 2026
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The Woodland Trust is looking for an Administrator to support the delivery of tree planting projects from application through to completion, including our MOREwoods and MOREhedges schemes.
Working as part of a collaborative team alongside another administrator, you'll provide essential administrative and coordination support to the project officers, helping to ensure projects run smoothly while delivering excellent advice and customer service to members of the public.
This role is advertised as full-time, 37.5 hours per week, however we would consider applications from those wanting reduced hours at no less than 18.75 hour per week.
The Role:
Assess and map outreach project applications using online tools, gathering additional information where needed to determine eligibility.
Participate in funding panels, reviewing and approving applications based on eligibility and suitability.
Coordinate with nurseries, project officers and landowners to support tree deliveries.
Provide guidance and signpost members of the public to woodland creation advice via phone and shared inboxes.
Maintain accurate records by updating CRM databases and other internal systems.
Raise sales and purchase orders as required.
Collaborate with internal departments and wider teams to support project delivery.
Provide administrative and operational support to the team and team leaders as needed.
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 once a month on average. Occasional travel to other offices and remote locations may also be required.
This is a fixed term contract for 4 months.
The Candidate:
Experience in customer service and supporting members of the public.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word and Excel.
Basic knowledge of woodland creation and tree planting (Desirable).
Experience using ArcGIS and other online mapping tools (Desirable).
Confident using CRM systems and databases, with experience maintaining accurate records and handling personal data (Desirable).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively, using initiative to support team objectives.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and effective time management.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be part of our fight for a greener, healthier planet for people and wildlife. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
Enhanced Employer Pension
Life Assurance
Flexible and hybrid working options (7am - 7pm)
Generous annual leave - 25 Days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
Buy and sell holiday scheme
Enhanced parental pay
Employee assistance programme
To support inclusivity and remove barriers for candidates, we publish all salaries upfront and proudly follow the We Show the Salary pledge. The salary listed is the set salary for this role, and we don’t ask applicants to state their current pay or expectations. If you choose to apply, we’ll take that as confirmation that the advertised salary meets your expectations.
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make a difference by protecting, restoring and creating woodland and getting more trees in the ground.Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our mission, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. 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.Application information and advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.
Make sure that you answer the application questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply.Completed applications will be reviewed by a hiring manager and/or a member of the recruitment team, and you will receive an update on the outcome of your application via email.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications. 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, apply today. We might close advertising 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 progress, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will take place via teams on the week commencing 9th November. Interview questions will be provided before the interview to help you prepare.
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