Estate Manager – South East England

The Woodland Trust is looking for an Estate Manager in our South East England team, to lead the
Estate Team in managing a diverse and extensive woodland estate delivering for nature recovery
and trees for all. Our South East region covers Kent, East and West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire,
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Greater London (south of R.Thames).

The Role: 

• The Estate Manager is one of two estate managers within the South East team who ensure the
  Estate is managed to the highest professional standards and in accordance with the Woodland
  Trust’s management approach, making a significant contribution to the Trust’s wider strategy
  and objectives.
• This role will manage a team of professional site managers and be a member of the South
  East England Management Team, guiding and supporting the development and delivery of the
  Trust’s work programme.
• The Estate Manager will ensure that resources are allocated for maximum impact for our
  cause and will oversee a complex delivery programme of forestry, conservation, access and
  safety work.
• Lead the management of the Trust’s woodland estate across the region and ensure that it is
  managed to the highest professional standards and in accordance with Woodland Trust’s
  management approach, policies and standards. This includes ensuring compliance with UKWAS and
  FISA standards
• A company car will be provided in this role.

The Candidate: 

• You’ll have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together,
  Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
• You will be an experienced forester or land manager with knowledge and experience of native
  woodland management and ecology
• You will have experience leading, developing and inspiring professional teams and managing
  complex work programmes and budgets
• You will want to champion compliance and best practice in woodland management and health
  & safety on the Trust’s Estate
• You will understand how to prioritise for impact in relation to organisational strategy and
  take clear decisions
• You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams,
  building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively. You will be a
  strong influencer you will be confident in representing the Trust in dealings with woodland
  owners, farmers, landowners and stakeholders.
• This role requires the successful candidate to live in the region with regular travel
  around South East England and UK. A full clean UK driving licence is required.
• We would be looking for the successful candidate to ideally start in Autumn.

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
• 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. We do not ask for your CV at application
stage.

Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link
to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the
role.  

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 15th and 17th July.