Head of Woodlands

Company Description

Woodland Savers is a mission-driven organisation focused on reversing nature decline. They
enable communities to power nature recovery by acquiring and actively managing local land.
Woodland Savers aligns crowdfunding with institutional finance, and balances local equity,
management, and participation with national financial and ecological expertise.

Role Description

Head of Woodlands is a full-time hybrid role, with some work at and anytime access to the head
office in London, the ability to work from home, and with regular site visits to woodlands
across the UK. The Head of Woodlands will be responsible for supporting the development of
Woodland Savers community woodland projects, developing and implementing ecological management
plans, overseeing staff and contractors, and partnering with local communities for conservation
and restoration efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in ecological land management, particularly with woodlands
• Experience managing and leading staff and contractors
• Ability to develop and implement ecological management plans, including conducting surveys,
  analyzing data, and presenting findings
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with local communities and
  stakeholders
• Experience contributing to fundraising and grant writing
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in ecology, forestry, environmental science, or related field, or
  equivalent experience
• Experience with GIS and mapping software preferred
• Passion for conservation and nature restoration

A full role description, including details of the package of benefits, is available on request via [email protected]