Job Description

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Marketing and Communications Executive to join our Partnerships team to co-ordinate and deliver effective, multichannel, audience-led marketing communications that support key funding relationships with businesses.

The Role:

Manage a portfolio of business accounts and deliver their marketing and comms needs. Brief, coordinate and deliver activity across multiple channels from concept to sign-off and reporting. Traffic design and content through internal teams and secure stakeholder approvals. Produce clear briefs, supply content, and manage image/video permissions. Support budgeting and admin tasks, including requisitions, purchase orders and meetings. Create, schedule and report on content for Partnerships-owned channels and coordinate comms with internal teams. Advise stakeholders on effective audience engagement alongside senior managers. Monitor results, identify insights and drive improvements to systems and processes. Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to keep activity on schedule and in budget.

This role is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

. 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 a month on average.

The Candidate:

You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.

We are looking for candidates who have the following:

Marketing communications experience across B2B and B2C audiences, with a strong grasp of segmented, audience-focused marketing. Confident in stakeholder management, supporting account management, and briefing colleagues, agencies and suppliers. Able to use data insights and reporting to inform activity. Experience in planning and delivering marketing and communications activity, with sound project management and coordination skills. Skilled at working with internal teams to develop clear briefs aligned to plans. Knowledge of the charity/not-for-profit sector. Excellent written and verbal communication. Proficient in MS Office, PowerPoint, e-marketing tools and social platforms. Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple tasks. Understanding of key comms channels including email, social media, events, advertising and publications. CIM affiliate membership (or working towards) desirable. Full UK Driving licence and/or the ability to travel to remote locations across the UK

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 - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time) Buy and Sell 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 your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.

Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk

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 11th & 12th December.

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