North England Estate & Programmes Lead

Kate on Conservation; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Employer Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible and hybrid working options

Generous annual leave - 25 Days plus 8

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Enhanced parental pay

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Woodland Trust in the North of England is seeking a Head of Estate and Programmes to lead the regional estate team and drive strategic conservation initiatives across a multi-year programme. You will oversee major estate projects, manage budgets, and shape long-term plans in line with UK strategy while maintaining high standards and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, engage with funders and partners, and champion innovation across the region, with travel across the

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex estates, large-scale programmes and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of woodland, forestry, conservation and land management.
• Experience managing significant budgets with value for money.
• Leadership in health, safety, risk management and governance.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships with funders, land managers and public bodies.
• Understanding of England's land-use and forestry policy, especially in the North.
• Strong project management and proficiency in MS Office and GIS.
• HND/degree with ICF membership and driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management of the woodland estate across the North, ensuring high professional standards and compliance.
• Shape and deliver major estate-based programmes with cross-team collaboration.
• Provide inspiring leadership to a multidisciplinary team and foster a high-performance culture.
• Oversee multi-million-pound estate budget planning and governance for value for money.
• Take responsibility for health, safety, risk management and operational excellence.
• Develop North's long-term estate plans aligning priorities with the UK strategy.
• Act as senior ambassador to partners, funders and land managers to maximise impact.
• Champion innovation and cross-organisational knowledge sharing across the North.

Skills

Leadership

Woodland knowledge

Financial acumen

Health & safety

Stakeholder engagement

Policy landscape (England)

Project management

MS Office & GIS

Education

HND/degree in forestry or related

Tools

MS Office

GIS

Job description

Woodland Trust in the North of England is seeking a Head of Estate and Programmes to lead the regional estate team and drive strategic conservation initiatives across a multi-year programme. You will oversee major estate projects, manage budgets, and shape long-term plans in line with UK strategy while maintaining high standards and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, engage with funders and partners, and champion innovation across the region, with travel across the