Land & Property Manager - Northern England

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Land and Property Manager to help manage and grow our estate in the North of England.

The Role: 

• You'll be a key player in our mission to protect and enhance the natural environment.
• Working as part of a UK wide team, you’ll manage all land and property acquisition, disposal, legal, tenancy and agricultural aspects of Woodland Trust sites in support of the regional estate team
• You will engage with external parties, lead on internal approval processes, assist with rural grant applications and deliver carbon sequestration projects. 

The Candidate: 

• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count
• You are a qualified Chartered Surveyor (ideally rural practice) with a deep understanding of rural land use policies.
• You will have a proven track record in managing rural properties and leading multidisciplinary projects.
• You will possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as you'll be representing the Woodland Trust both internally and externally.
• You will have a full driving licence and be able to undertake travel across a wide area, sometimes to remote locations. Overnight stays may be required at least once per month

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:

• Company Car
• 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.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams