Studio 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: 

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Design Studio, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
Manage the flow of creative projects, ensuring they are completed within agreed timescales.
Collaborate closely with internal clients (Communications Managers) to understand requirements and allocate resources effectively.
Lead the production scheduling process, allocating and tracking resource requirements, and leading weekly progress meetings.
Evaluate and improve the efficiency of the production scheduling process.
Proactively resolve resource conflicts and ensure timely project delivery.
Contribute to the evolution of the Studio’s working practices and help maintain a creative environment.
This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required at least twice per month on average. 

The Candidate: 

Possess strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.
Be a skilled negotiator and team player, able to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively.
Experience using workflow planning management systems within a design or creative studio.
Understanding of creative and design processes, as well as on/offline communication channels.
Ability to manage and schedule projects of various scales with confidence.
Ability to develop effective relationships with internal clients and influence project outcomes.

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 answers to the Application Questions clearly shows your skills, knowledge 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.

Interviews will take place w/c 20th January 2025