Conservation Training Specialist

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Conservation Training Specialist to design and deliver impactful initiatives that inspire and build capability.

The Role: 

• The Conservation Training Specialist is an integral part of the Conservation Outcome and Evidence Team of experts and advisors who provide a central UK-wide function for the Woodland Trust
• Using research, evidence and monitoring to inform our approach to conservation, this key role will enable the development and delivery of high-quality training of our evidence-based practical conservation approaches to build capability and skills internally, for staff at partnering organisations and externally
• The core activity of the role will be to develop training resources and deliver conservation skills training, from online courses to events across the UK.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Travel for training events will be on average once or twice a month during peak training times. Visits to Grantham will be approximately once per quarter.

The Candidate: 

• You will have knowledge or an interest in woodland conservation management
• You will be able to identify learning needs and develop course content and learning resources to meet those needs
• You will have training and facilitation skills and an excellent ability to communicate complex concepts and practical approaches to a range of diverse audiences.
• You have designed and delivered on-line training courses
• You are collaborative and seek input from others to ensure that all learning content is accurate and fit for purpose
• Ideally you will have a training or teaching qualification
• You will have a full UK Driving Licence and be able to travel across the UK to deliver training events

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 you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and 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 25th and 26th February 2025