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The Woodland Trust; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Employer Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible and hybrid working options (7

Generous annual leave - 25 Days plus

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Enhanced parental pay

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Woodland Trust is seeking a Carbon Project Officer to support the management of carbon projects across our estate and third-party Woodland and Peatland code initiatives. This hybrid role combines home working with office time at our Grantham head office, with monthly attendance and occasional travel.

You will produce documentation, manage data, analyse technical information, and maintain project records while engaging with internal teams, landowners and auditors to ensure successful delivery

Qualifications

• Experience in carbon project management and reporting preferred
• Knowledge of Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code advantageous
• Stakeholder liaison and data interpretation skills

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple carbon project workstreams ensuring deadlines and high standards
• Produce Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code documentation including design documents, cashflows, calculations, mapping and plans
• Develop specialist knowledge of carbon standards and markets and communicate implications
• Analyse and present complex datasets to support development and decision-making
• Create and maintain accurate project records, trackers and databases
• Build relationships with internal teams, landowners, auditors, regulators and stakeholders
• Plan and undertake site surveys, validations and verifications with technical support
• Advise on Woodland Trust's carbon offer and manage inquiries clearly to diverse audiences

Job description

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Carbon Project Officer. The Carbon Project Officer will support the project management of the Trust’s estate and third-party carbon Woodland and Peatland code projects, in turn supporting Operations teams to deliver carbon on the ground and meet long term carbon code requirements.

The Role:

Manage multiple carbon project workstreams simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered to a consistently high standard.

Produce high-quality Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code project documentation, including project design documents, cashflows, carbon calculations, mapping, management plans, monitoring plans and risk assessments.

Develop specialist knowledge of carbon standards and markets, staying informed on industry developments and communicating their implications across the organisation.

Analyse, interpret and present complex datasets and technical information to support project development, reporting and decision-making.

Create and maintain accurate project records, trackers and databases, ensuring effective project management, reporting and compliance.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, landowners, auditors, regulators and other stakeholders to support the successful delivery of carbon projects.

Plan and undertake site surveys, validations and verifications, providing technical expertise and support throughout the carbon project lifecycle.

Act as a trusted source of advice on the Woodland Trust's carbon offer, managing enquiries and communicating complex information clearly to a range of audiences.

This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required once a month on average. Occasional travel to other offices and remote locations may also be required.

Benefits and Wellbeing:

• 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.

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.

Interviews will take place via teams on October 28th 2026. For queries about this role, reasonable adjustments, or support with your application, please contact: [e-mail]