Trees & Woodland Adviser

An opportunity has arisen for two Trees & Woodland Advisers to join the Central Trees and Woodland Team, part of the National Trust’s Central Land and Nature Directorate on a 12-month fixed term contract or potential secondment.

Your contribution will be key to National Trust’s ambition to establish and plant 20 million trees by 2030 and integral to NT’s partnership with the English Community Forests.

Please be aware that travel will be required as you will be visiting our properties which are based all over the UK.

What it's like to work here:We’re bigger than you think, we’re more complicated than we appear and we’re larger scale than you’d imagine. We’ve got passionate people in all our teams, and we’ve got so much more we want to achieve. We’re for ever, for everyone and we really mean that.

We don’t want to stop at 5.5 million members and we want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to our places, so we need to reach new audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them without losing the hearts and minds of those that are already with us.

Our central head office Heelis, is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire. We're well placed, with ample parking nearby, a shopping outlet with plenty of options for places to eat, and the town centre only a 10 minute walk away.

Alternatively, you can enjoy our open plan atrium space for lunch times, with our internal café available every day.

What you'll be doing:Your role will be key in driving forward the design and consent of NT tree planting schemes nationally, providing support to NT places within Community Forest areas.

This may include providing dedicated, practical, on-site support to lead on design and consent on behalf of properties or drafting a brief for an external consultant to deliver an approved scheme design.

You will be working closely with properties to understand requirements and provide advice, liaising with NT consultants, statutory bodies and funders to bring schemes into fruition.

You will be part of a programme of work being delivered in partnership with the English Community Forests and Defra - see detail of the Trees for Climate Programme here Trees for climate - England's Community Forests (englandscommunityforests.org.uk)
- Who we're looking forRelevant experience in forestry, woodland creation, trees and woodland planning and scheme design.
- Knowledge of the planning and consent process and standards for tree planting (i.e. EIA, WCPG, UKFS).
- Knowledge of NT policy and guidance in relation to tree planting and sourcing.
- Experience in building and maintaining great internal and external relationships; listening, influencing and consulting skills.
- An understanding of NT procurement and contracting processes and principles.
- Analytical, numerate, IT literate and have good written and verbal skills.
- Flexible, collaborative, problem solver and able to work with a high degree of autonomy to prioritise work.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise caseloads.
- Able to travel to different NT properties for site visits and assessments.

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
- Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 28/03/25)