ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.  

THE ROLE
The Site Manager will represent the Woodland Trust locally, managing Langley Vale Wood near Epsom in Surrey in line with the Trusts standards and ensuring the safety of our visitors, contractors and volunteers. Langley Vale Wood is our largest First World War Centenary Site; a woodland creation site, with open spaces, arable fields and margins and a newly built car park.

You will lead creative woodland management, people engagement and restoration projects, advocating our work, engaging supporters and influencing others to act. 

THE CANDIDATE
With previous experience in land-based management in the forestry or conservation sector, you’ll have a strong track record of project, budget and contract management, successful partnership working and Health and Safety management.

You will have excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and able to build effective partnerships.  A full driving licence is a must have, and you’ll be expected to live within a reasonable travel distance of the area.

WHAT TO EXPECT BY JOINING A TEAM AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Joining the team you will be making your contribution to tackling the nature and climate crisis. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance, good holiday allowance and the opportunity to work flexibly from home. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION 
At the Woodland Trust, we want to reflect and represent the full richness of diversity in the UK. Fewer of our employees are Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; from lower socio-economic backgrounds; or under 25;?so we are particularly keen to receive your application if you are from one or more of these groups. We can also discuss anything you may need to achieve your full potential at any stage of the process. We assess your application solely on your demonstrated suitability for the job. Nothing else.