Product Development Manager

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. 

The Role:  

• Developing products and processes to meet income delivery and tree planting targets 
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop models to aid decision making within the Products and Donations area, including forecasting of tree sales. 
• Work with suppliers whilst ensuring alignment with organisational and sustainability values 
• Manage relationships with the Trust’s creative and media agencies, and with teams across the organisation 
• Oversee the development and management of tree products including the online shop 
• Whilst the focus is on trees, there will be scope to work across multiple product areas during this fixed term contract, helping to improve reporting and drive decision making based on data and insight.? 
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once per month. There may also be a requirement for additional supplier visits with some overnight stays.  
• This is a 12-month fixed term contract (Maternity Cover) working 30 hours per week 

The Candidate: 

• You are an experienced manager with specific skills in product development  
• You have a strong background in working with colleagues to build robust models to understand product profitability and stock forecasting 
• You have excellent analytical skills and be proficient in Excel and other forecast modelling tools 
• You have strong budgeting and stock management skills 
• You may have experience of forecasting within the retail sector 
• This will be a varied role, so you possess strong leadership, marketing, communication and project management skills, and the ability to problem solve  
• You will have line management or supervisory experience 

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 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented. 

Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also 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 your experience 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. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.