Lead Government Affairs Officer

2 weeks ago


Grantham, United Kingdom UK Energy Research Centre Full time

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:

  1. The Woodland Trust is looking for a Lead Government Affairs Officer to help maximise the Trust’s influence at a UK Government level, particularly in Westminster, ensuring that political decision makers and opinion formers act upon the enormous potential of woods and trees to deliver meaningful outcomes for nature and people.
  2. Your role is to influence government policy and legislation to reflect the Trust’s priorities and objectives.
  3. This role sits within the External Affairs team, working closely with colleagues across the three countries to generate plans and priorities.
  4. You will be responsible for developing strong working relationships both internally and externally.
  5. Working in collaboration with other organisations and internal stakeholders across the Trust, such as Regional Directors, is a key part of the role in maximising advocacy agenda and effectiveness.
  6. This role requires regular travel to meetings and events in London, with occasional travel to our head office in Grantham, site visits, and events UK wide.
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