Head of Estate and Programmes - North
Quick answer
The Woodland Trust is hiring a remote Head of Estate and Programmes - North (UK-based) paying £55,500 - £57,500 pa to lead the strategic management of the Trust’s woodland estate across North England.
- Role
- Head of Estate and Programmes - North
- Organization
- Woodland Trust
- Location
- Home-based with regular travel around the North of England
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £55,500 - £57,500 pa
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Head of Estate and Programmes - North will lead the strategic management of the Trust’s woodland estate across North England, ensuring the highest professional standards and regulatory compliance, and delivering major estate-based programmes and projects.
What you'll do
- Lead the strategic management of the Trust’s woodland estate
- Shape and deliver major estate-based programmes and projects
- Provide inspiring leadership to a multidisciplinary team
- Oversee the effective planning, management, and governance of a multi-million-pound estate budget
- Take overall responsibility for health, safety, risk management, and operational excellence
- Develop and implement the North’s long-term estate plans
What it takes
- Experienced leader with a proven track record
- Strong understanding of woodland, forestry, conservation, and land management
- Commercially and financially astute
- Confident in leading health, safety, risk management, and governance activities
- Skilled at building influential relationships and strategic partnerships
- Good understanding of England’s land-use, environmental, and forestry policy landscape
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Enhanced Employer Pension, Life Assurance, Flexible and hybrid working options, Generous annual leave, Buy and sell holiday scheme, Enhanced parental pay, Employee assistance programme
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is home-based with regular travel around the North of England.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £55,500 - £57,500 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a proven track record of managing complex estates, a strong understanding of woodland and forestry, and commercial and financial acumen.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by applying directly through the Woodland Trust's job posting.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote with regular travel around the North of England.
How to apply
Apply directly on Woodland Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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