Tree Procurement Officer
Employer: 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 no more than once a month on average.
Salary: £28,594 Per Annum
Closing date: Sunday, 17 May 2026
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The Woodland Trust is looking for a Tree Procurement Officer to support and maintain our tree procurement processes and needs.
The Role:
• Support in maintaining and developing growing contracts.
• Fulfil stock requirements, advise stock users and requistioner's as needed and support to monitor and evaluate stock capacity against objectives and targets.
• Support with supplier audits, liaising with nurseries to maintain compliance with audit actions.
• Support internal buyers with procurement activities such as drafting and administration of tenders and associated sourcing processes.
• Ensure stakeholders are informed and kept up to date on the Trusts expectations in relation to biosecurity, quality assurance standards, guidelines in relation to tree health and Forest Reproductive Material.
• Maintain accurate systems and records to ensure we operate in a consistent and transparent manner.
• 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.
• This role is advertised as full-time/part-time, 37.5 hours per week, however we would consider applications from those wanting reduced hours.The Candidate:
• Experience in procurement practices with the ability to ensure adherence and up to date practice.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across departments.
• Experience working with key software systems, managing orders and inventory.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular strong capabilities within Excel.
• Strong communication skills to help maintain and support stakeholder relationships.
• Experience negotiating contracts with vendors whilst maintain strong relationships.
• Knowledge of the basic steps of the procurement cycle.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 ProgrammeAbout Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.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.Application 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 would encourage you to apply.Acceptable Use - 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.
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