Assistant Manager Marketing Communications

Woodland Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading woodland conservation charity as an Assistant Marketing Communications Manager. In this dynamic role, you'll manage the development and lifecycle of commercial tree products while driving marketing campaigns that align with environmental best practices. This position offers a blend of remote and on-site work, allowing you to contribute to tackling climate issues while enjoying flexible working options. If you're passionate about the environment and have a strong marketing background, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact and grow with a dedicated team.

Benefits

Enhanced Employer Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible & Hybrid Working Options

Generous Annual Leave

Enhanced Parental Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development and multichannel marketing communications.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to drive effective outcomes.
• Commercial mindset with experience in budget management and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of tree products in the Woodland Trust shop.
• Plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns to grow income.
• Build strong internal and external relationships for brand consistency.

Skills

Product Development

Multichannel Marketing Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Data Analysis

Retail Web Platforms

Education

Qualification in Marketing

Qualification in Retail

Qualification in Business

Job description

The Woodland Trust is looking for an Assistant Marketing Communications Manager - Tree Product Development who will be responsible for the development and lifecycle management of the Woodland Trust’s commercial tree products, including new product creation and optimisation of existing lines.

The Role:
• Manage day-to-day operations of tree products in the Woodland Trust shop, including stock control, supplier coordination, and enquiry support.
• Plan and deliver integrated, insight-driven marketing campaigns to grow income and reach key audiences, aligning with broader Trust objectives.
• Support tree planting targets through customer education and product alignment with woodland creation guidance and environmental best practices.
• Drive income and supporter growth by increasing product profitability and identifying opportunities for process and customer experience improvements.
• Build strong internal and external relationships, ensuring brand consistency, effective collaboration with agencies, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• This is an 8-month fixed term contract
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.

The Candidate:
• Proven experience in product development and multichannel marketing communications, including digital, direct, and social, within an agency or in-house environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across teams to drive effective outcomes.
• Commercial mindset with experience in budget management, data analysis, and planning to improve performance and profitability.
• Comfortable working with retail web platforms, suppliers, and agencies to deliver high-quality customer experiences.
• Relevant qualification in Marketing, Retail, or Business, and a full UK driving licence.
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
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.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers. We will not ask for your CV until shortlisting has taken place.

Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and that you share with us your passion for the role.

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening 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 process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.

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