Site Manager – Northern England

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Site Manager in our Northern England team, to manage the
Woodland Trust’s sites, in North Yorkshire, to high professional standards, in accordance with
our conservation principles, management approach, policies and contracts, contributing to the
Trust’s strategic goals.

THE ROLE

• This is a key role in the Northern England team to represent the Woodland Trust locally,
  managing a diverse portfolio of sites within North Yorkshire, in line with the Trust’s
  standards and ensuring the safety of our visitors, contractors and volunteers.
• The Site Manager will be responsible for building collaborative and impactful relationships
  with internal teams and external organisations, contractors, neighbours and interested parties,
  alongside managing groups of dedicated and passionate volunteers.
• Lead creative woodland management, ancient woodland restoration and people engagement
  projects, engaging stakeholders and being a strong advocate for our work and values.
• Carry out Woodland Condition/PAWS Assessments and monitoring to inform, write and implement
  long term management plans for the woods in the area of responsibility.
• A company car will be provided for this role.

THE CANDIDATE

• You’ll need experience working in the land management sector, preferable in forestry or
  woodland conservation, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including landowners,
  statutory and public bodies and local communities.
• You’ll have experience of managing woodlands, managing tree safety and leading the delivery
  of complex woodland management projects.
• Contract and budget management experience, including tendering and appointing.
• Working knowledge of tree pests and diseases and the impacts to woodlands.
• You must have a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication skills, be
  commercially aware and able to build effective partnerships internally and externally.
• The role is based in North Yorkshire and will require the successful candidate to travel
  across the region with occasional UK travel. A full driving licence is required.

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

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.

First Stage Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 19th & 20th May 2025