Project Delivery Officer x2 – Trees Call to Action Project

The Heart of England Forest is a charity working to reverse centuries of woodland decline and
plant and preserve a magnificent 30,000 acre native broadleaf forest for the benefit of the
environment, people and wildlife. It will be protected and secured for generations to come.

So far over 2.1 million new trees have been planted, covering around 4,500 acres across
Worcestershire and Warwickshire. These new woodlands make up the significant part of our 7,000
acre Forest, which consists of a mosaic of habitats that provide a safe and permanent place for
wildlife as well as an escape for people from the urban environments surrounding it.

We have been awarded a significant grant from the Defra Trees Call to Action Fund for #Defra
Heart of England: growing momentum, capacity, skills and trees. In partnership with
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwick, and Wychavon District Councils, the Heart of England Forest is
leading this three year project to engage with landowners and local communities to increase
tree cover across the landscape. Working together to identify suitable areas for trees to be
planted, facilitate tree planting, and support woodland maintenance, new woodlands will be
created that benefit the environment, boost biodiversity, and provide havens for communities to
enjoy. As we grow the level of tree cover then more skilled people are needed to plant and
maintain the new woods. The project will have created four full-time project roles, four
apprenticeships, and provide training for local volunteers, increasing the number of people
with the requisite skills and ensuring sustainability of these new woodlands.

The Heart of England Forest is a vibrant and rewarding place to work. Joining the charity as
part of the Trees Call to Action Project (TCAP) delivery team offers the unique chance to play
a key part in delivering momentous and meaningful work today, that establishes long-term
foundations for further growth tomorrow.

Project Delivery Officer – £30,000 p/a pro rata
Fixed term contract to 28th February 2025
Full-time / part-time / job share available

We are looking for two candidates with widespread experience of project delivery and good team
working skills. The successful candidates will work closely with project partners to engage
with local communities and larger scale landowners to identify suitable areas for tree
planting. Working with them to understand their needs, you will provide information on
different types of planting and support them through the regulatory and funding process.

You will be passionate about landscape-scale conservation and the benefits this brings to both
people and wildlife and have a demonstrable track record in successful team working.

The post will be based in the Heart of England Forest head office in Dorsington, but due to the
nature of the project hybrid working will form part of the role. Each project delivery post has
been assigned a particular geographic area – Warwick, Stratford-on-Avon or Wychavon district –
and will be expected to travel extensively across their project area. However, both posts will
contribute to delivery across the wider project area as applicable, working on a collaborative
manner with the existing project team.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Heart of England Forest is committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion amongst
our current and future workforce. We are a Disability Confident Employer and part of The Race
Report, driving diversity in the environment sector. We want our workforce to be truly
representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from all qualified
candidates.

Closing date: Sunday 14th July 2024 –
midnight
Interview date: Friday 26th July 2024