Software Developer

Employer: Woodland Trust

Location: 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.

Working hours: Full time

Salary: £45,855 Per Annum

Closing date: Sunday, 18 Jan 2026

• Job description

  The Woodland Trust is looking for a Software Developer to help us create impactful, user-focused digital solutions.

  The Role: 
  •    This role is key to helping us design, build and maintain public facing websites that drive efficiency and enhance the experience for our supporters and beneficiaries.
  •    You’ll combine technical expertise with purpose to deliver solutions.
  •    You’ll design, develop and maintain high quality accessible solutions.
  •    You’ll work closely with stakeholders and team members to understand requirements and deliver user-centric solutions.
  •    You’ll participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives to contribute to continuous improvements.
  •    You’ll ensure code quality through peer reviews, quality assurance and adherence to best practices.
  •    You’ll contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
  •    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 in C# and .NET for web applications and APIs.
  •    Knowledge of security best practices and OWASP principles.
  •    Experience in front-end development (HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript) with the ability to work with modern frameworks or libraries as needed. 
  •    Strong communication skills with the ability to liase and work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 
  •    Experience working with source control, including branching, merging, and pull requests and working with cloud hosting to assist solution development and problem resolution, with support from our Infrastructure team. (Azure preferred).
  •    Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
  •    Experience of SQL, querying databases and maintaining simple stored procedures.
  •    Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2).
  •    Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.

  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 - 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, you may be asked to provide a CV during shortlisting. 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 would encourage you to apply.  

  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.

  Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 29th and 30th of January.

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