Land & Property Manager Central Woodland Trust

Land and Property Manager - Central

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Land and Property Manager to join our central region. Working as part of a UK wide team the Land & Property Manager will manage all land and property acquisition, disposal, legal, tenancy and agricultural aspects of Woodland Trust sites in conjunction with the regional estate team, engaging with external parties, leading on internal approval processes, assisting with RDPE grant applications and instructing the internal legal team or specialist agents or consultants.

The Role:

• Lead land acquisitions and disposals across the region, managing transactions from initial opportunity through to completion.
• Identify and develop land acquisition, partnership and funding opportunities that support the Trust’s strategic priorities.
• Manage agricultural tenancies, grazing agreements and wider land management arrangements to deliver conservation outcomes and maximise income.
• Provide professional advice on property, estate management and land-related legal matters to colleagues across the organisation.
• Support the delivery of environmental grants, stewardship schemes and other land management funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, legal advisers, partners and other key stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, estate records and compliance requirements, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently and in line with best practice.
• Work collaboratively across regional and national teams to deliver successful land and property projects that further the Trust’s objectives.
• This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the Central landscape and wider England, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
• A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that our Company Vehicle Policy is under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so eligibility criteria may change.

The Candidate:

• Manage a diverse rural property portfolio, ensuring assets are effectively managed to support organisational objectives.
• Lead complex land and property projects, bringing together internal teams and external partners to deliver successful outcomes.
• Plan, monitor and deliver projects on time and within budget while balancing quality, risk and value for money.
• Provide expert advice on rural land use, property management and related strategic decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, partners, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
• Identify opportunities, manage risks and support informed decision-making in a changing external environment.
• Coach and support colleagues, sharing expertise and contributing to the development of teams and individuals.
• Use your commercial awareness and professional judgement to deliver sustainable outcomes that align with organisational priorities.
• Hold Chartered Surveyor (Rural Practice) status, a full UK driving licence, right to work and satisfactory pre-employment checks are required.

Benefits and Wellbeing:

Joining our team means you’ll be part of our fight for a greener, healthier planet for people and wildlife. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible and hybrid working options (7am - 7pm)
• Generous annual leave - 25 Days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee assistance programme

To support inclusivity and remove barriers for candidates, we publish all salaries upfront and proudly follow the We Show the Salary pledge. The salary listed is the set salary for this role, and we don’t ask applicants to state their current pay or expectations. If you choose to apply, we’ll take that as confirmation that the advertised salary meets your expectations.

About Us:

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make a difference by protecting, restoring and creating woodland and getting more trees in the ground.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

To achieve our mission, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. 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.

Application information and advice:

For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.

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.

Completed applications will be reviewed by a hiring manager and/or a member of the recruitment team, and you will receive an update on the outcome of your application via email.

Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

Apply now:

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow with us, apply today. We might close advertising 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 progress, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will take place via teams on 14th December 2026.

For queries about this role, reasonable adjustments, or support with your application, please contact: recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk