Job Description

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Corporate Fundraising Executive who will be the first point of contact for businesses looking to support our work-whether through donations, sponsorship, or wider partnerships.

The Role:

Qualify and manage leads, directing businesses to suitable giving options and triaging complex opportunities to relevant team members. You'll play a crucial role in inspiring and converting initial interest into meaningful, long-term relationships that benefit both the organisation and our corporate supporters. Maintain accurate records of all interactions and progress using our CRM system, and report monthly KPIs to the Corporate Partnerships Manager. Manage a portfolio of non-complex corporate partnerships, ensuring obligations are met and relationships nurtured. Collaborate with internal teams, including Marketing, Supporter Services, and Fundraising, to deliver effective communications and support. Contribute to team fundraising targets by converting enquiries into income and delivering value-aligned corporate relationships. This is an 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This role includes a mix of working from home, at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire and travel to site visits and events.

The Candidate:

Experience of working in fundraising/third sector or in a targeted communications environment Excellent relationship development and stakeholder engagement skills Must be confident and comfortable communicating through formal and informal methods to engage and inspire a range of audiences and individuals Experience of managing own workload across a portfolio IT literate, specifically experience of Microsoft office and database management Ability to travel as required to meetings, site visits and events within the region and the UK, with some overnight stays. Full clean UK driving licence You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.

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

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. We do not ask for your CV at application stage.

Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.

Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.

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 on Friday 27th and Monday 30th June 2025. The proposed start date for the contract is Monday 21st July 2025 (notice periods allowing).


For queries relating to this new opportunity please email recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk