The role

• Take overall responsibility for project management and project team, including effective budget management, ensuring value for money
• Line manage the Site Manager and potentially other staff to ensure they help realise the vision and remain motivated and able to carry out their roles efficiently and effectively
• Developing and managing positive relationships with community partner Arkaig Community Forest, the wider community, neighbouring landowners, funders and key stakeholders
• Lead on the development of the Beò Airceig partnership, supporting the fundraising team to secure funds and line management and support for any WT staff associated with the project
• Support existing and seek opportunities for the development of other landscape scale partnerships which contribute to the achievement of the wider vision for WT and the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest
• Ensure all Woodland Trust policies and processes are followed, including Health and Safety
• Represent the Trust professionally, promoting our work externally at high level to partners, funders, stakeholders and the public
• Support colleagues across the organisation to help deliver our charitable objectives.

The candidate

• You’ll be experienced in environmental land management with experience of native woodland management
• You’ll be used to managing landscape scale nature restoration projects and programmes
• You’ll be experienced leading, managing, developing and inspiring a team
• You’ll be proficient in managing, monitoring and reporting on budgets
• You’ll be experienced in procurement and contract management
• You’ll have knowledge of commercial operations, achieving organisational objectives while delivering value for money
• You’ll be confident in partnership development to deliver strategic impact
• You’ll be experienced working with fundraisers to develop successful funding bids
• You’ll have a proven track record in managing complex projects using effective project management techniques
• Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another relevant professional body is desirable

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.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk.

First Stage Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 9 of March 2026.