Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Manager

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Manager to lead the development
and delivery of BNG projects across the Woodland Trust estate, including identifying and
managing on-site opportunities and habitat banks.

The Role:

• Build and manage relationships with local authorities, partners, and internal teams to
  unlock BNG opportunities aligned with our Create and Restore goals.
• Coordinate BNG activities and governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, robust delivery
  frameworks, and effective reporting across the organisation.
• Provide technical, ecological, and project management support to internal teams, including
  site assessments, due diligence, and monitoring.
• Develop and implement a strategic, Trust-wide approach to BNG, supporting consistency, best
  practice, and alignment with our monitoring and evaluation principles.
• Support external affairs and policy teams with technical input on planning matters and
  champion the Trust’s position on BNG in external forums.
• Manage budgets, secure development leads in collaboration with the Corporate Partnerships
  team, and lead on partnership and agreement development for BNG delivery.
• This is a 36-month fixed term contract
• This is a homeworking role with travel across a wide area, sometimes to remote locations.
  Overnight stays may be required which may be at least once per month.

The Candidate:

• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together,
  Explore, Focus and Make it Count
• Strong ecology background with practical experience delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG),
  and the ability to act as a ‘Competent Person’ representing the Trust.
• In-depth knowledge of BNG policy, legislation, and the Defra metric, with experience
  preparing Habitat Management & Monitoring Plans and costing project delivery.
• Proven project management and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing
  internal and external partners to embed best practice.
• Experience working with the development sector and ideally with local authority planning
  departments, supported by a relevant professional network.
• Understanding of land rights, liabilities, and environmental policy, with the ability to
  deliver community benefits through BNG and conservation projects.
• Willingness to travel across the UK, including remote locations, with a full driving
  licence and flexibility for occasional overnight stays.

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, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed.

Make sure that you complete the Personal Statement to show your relevant skills 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. 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.