National Trust
Assistant Trees & Woodland Adviser
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Summary
Working across the North as part of our Restore Nature team, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time as our ambitious new strategy “People and Nature Thriving” sets out to restore nature at scale, creating 250,000 ha of nature-rich habitats within and beyond the National Trust landholdings.
You can really make a difference by working with colleagues to deliver woodland improvement and creation across the North. You’ll be providing professional advice on all aspects of tree and woodland management and supporting with operational delivery.
If this sounds like you and you feel ready for a new challenge then we look forward to receiving your application.
Salary: £30,966pa
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, generally be Monday to Friday, with some variation in hours from day to day depending on travelling
Contract: Permanent
Location: Located within the North Region - we can be flexible with location. There is a mix of office and fieldwork with regular travel to sites across the Region.
Interviews: w/c 12th October 2026
If you have any questions about this role please contact: stephen.smith@nationaltrust.org.uk
What It's Like To Work Here
You’ll be joining the Restore Nature team and able to have a real impact as part of this integrated region-wide team, providing professional advice on all aspects of tree and woodland management and supporting with operational delivery.
You will also be working closely with the Tree and Woodland Advisor and with NT colleagues at properties across the Region, with support from the national Tree and Woodland team.
What You'll Be Doing
You’ll be delivering on NT National and Regional priorities for woodlands which include:
- Tree Safety Management Support properties to implement the mandatory NT Tree Safety Management procedures, including providing specific advice as required.
- UKWAS compliant woodland management Ensure properties have current Woodland Management Plans, including active woodland management where appropriate. Provide silvicultural advice and support with operational delivery. Take part in external audits and collate data as required by our certification body.
- Tree planting and woodland creation Working towards our national 20m tree target, engage with colleagues and external partners to develop new opportunities for woodland creation, support with funding applications and operational delivery.
- Ancient woodlands, Ancient and Veteran trees Work with properties to restore and improve the condition of our Ancient Woodland sites. Advise on the appropriate management to protect our Ancient and Veteran trees.
- Compliance with NT policy and best practice Provide advice and support to properties on the full range of issues and compliance around trees and woodlands. Including legal compliance, contract management, H&S requirements, tree health issues and general silvicultural guidance.
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Who we're looking for
To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Need:
- Technical knowledge and experience in tree and woodland management, ideally including tree safety management
- Problem solving ability and commitment to deliver a high quality outcomes
- Ability to communicate confidently and build strong collaborative working relationships
- Membership of a professional body, such as the Institute of Chartered Foresters or the Arboricultural Association (or working towards membership)
- Full UK Driving Licence
The package
The 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)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
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National Trust place
Goddards - RO, 27 Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1GG
Documents
Assistant Trees & Woodland Adviser - Grade 7.pdf
Requirements
- Compliance.
- Eligibility to Work in the UK
Additional information
Closing Date: Sunday 4th October
To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.
If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Equal Opportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
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