The Woodland Trust
Head of Campaigning and Programmes
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Head of Campaigning and Programmes
Head of Campaigning and Programmes – Permanent
The Woodland Trust is seeking a Permanent Head of Campaigning and Programmes to lead our work in mobilising public support for our vision: a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature.
The Role
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The Head of Campaigning and Programmes will lead our UK-wide campaigning activity and manage several strategic delivery programmes, including:
- Trees For All
- Woods Under Threat
- Free Trees for Schools and Communities
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Responsibilities include:
- Managing teams delivering these campaigns and programmes
- Achieving ambitious targets to mobilise both new and existing supporters
- Driving strategic programme objectives
- Contributing to the development and implementation of the Trust’s long-term strategy
- Collaborating internally and externally to maximise impact
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Work arrangement: Hybrid role (6–8 in-office days per year, based at Grantham, Lincolnshire)
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Potential for occasional travel and overnight stays
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Permanent, full-time position
The Ideal Candidate
You will bring:
- Passion for nature recovery, climate action, and equitable access to trees and green spaces, aligned with the Woodland Trust’s mission, values, and ethical principles
- A strong understanding of campaigning, supporter mobilisation and integrated influencing strategies
- Senior leadership experience in inspiring and developing teams
- Proven project/programme management skills with experience working collaboratively across cross-disciplinary teams
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder influence at a senior level
- Experience in identifying, developing and leading campaigns, ideally within the voluntary sector
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders in complex organisations
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Benefits and Wellbeing
By joining the Woodland Trust team, you’ll:
- Play a vital role in tackling environmental and climate issues
- Benefit from:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro rated for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About the Woodland Trust
We are the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity, dedicated to protecting, restoring, and creating woods and trees. Our goal is a future where trees and woods thrive for people and nature.
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Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
To reflect the diverse society we serve, we actively encourage applications from:
- People of colour
- Disabled individuals
If you fit these descriptions or require accessibility support, we encourage you to apply. Please reach out to recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk with any queries.
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Apply Now: Early submissions may be prioritised—apply soon to avoid missing out.
- Interviews in two stages:
- First stage (MS Teams): Wednesday 2nd September
- Second stage (stakeholder session + Q&A): Friday 18th September
Queries? Email: recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk
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