Job Description

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Property and Carbon Projects Coordinator who will coordinate day-to-day management of the Woodland Trust's land and property processes, and third-party carbon projects, particularly in Scotland where the majority of our carbon projects are under development

The Role:

Support the delivery of Woodland Carbon Code projects by producing documentation, managing project data, and helping meet compliance and audit requirements. Act as a first point of contact for Land & Property queries and communications, ensuring smooth and professional engagement. Provide administrative support, including managing purchase orders, sales invoices, and maintaining estate and land data systems. Assist with the creation of estate reports, legal documentation, and processes for site-specific data collection. Conduct or support WCC validations both on and off the estate and liaise with landowners on carbon projects, helping track progress and ensure verification standards. Build strong internal and external relationships to support project delivery and stay informed on evolving carbon standards and market developments. This role includes a mix of working from home and at one of our regional offices.

The Candidate:

We're looking for someone who can bring or is keen to develop the following:

A good understanding of - or willingness to learn - estate functions, legal requirements, and natural capital codes such as the Woodland and Peatland Carbon Codes. Basic knowledge or experience of woodland creation for conservation and carbon benefits. Awareness of woodland creation grant schemes across the UK nations. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal teams and external partners. Excellent attention to detail with confidence in data handling and using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Effective communication and negotiation skills to support stakeholder engagement and project delivery. 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 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.

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 week commencing 7th July 2025.


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