Outreach Manager – South West

The Woodland Trust is looking for an Outreach Manager to join our South West team. The Outreach Manager leads the Trust’s outreach work in Southwest England, providing expert advice on woodland creation, management and restoration to landowners, organisations and stakeholders across the region in support of the Woodland Trust’s conservation aims. This role also provides a company vehicle for travel within the South West landscape and across England.

• Lead and support Regional Leads and the Regional Director to deliver strategic priorities aligned with the Woodland Trust’s vision, values and objectives.
• Provide effective leadership and day‑to‑day management of the South West Outreach team, ensuring delivery is prioritised, on time and within budget.
• Build, manage and strengthen strategic partnerships with landowners, stakeholders, volunteers, delivery partners and suppliers to maximise regional impact.
• Promote and deliver the Trust’s landowner offers through compelling proposals and business cases, influencing action and securing engagement.
• Act as an ambassador for the Woodland Trust, representing outreach work internally and externally, including with media and key partners.
• Provide strategic leadership for temperate rainforest recovery, driving regional priorities, collaboration and long‑term ecosystem restoration planning.
• Work closely with fundraising teams to secure and maximise funding opportunities, develop partnerships and support high‑value agreements.
• Oversee regional resources, including budget management, reporting, communications, and the development of case studies to showcase impact and best practice.
• Manage a home‑based role that requires regular travel to locations within the South West and occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays.

• Capable of leading, motivating and developing high‑performing teams, with a strong understanding of health & safety requirements.
• Understanding of the forestry or environmental land‑based sector, with a track record of delivering impactful outcomes.
• Expertise in managing landscape‑scale programmes and complex, multi‑partner projects to successful delivery.
• Strong networking and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive outcomes with key stakeholders and partners.
• Capability of shaping and implementing strategic plans, managing large budgets and reporting on performance and outputs.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence to engage professionally and positively across a wide range of audiences and situations.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload, ensuring efficient delivery, value for money and maximum impact.
• Strong technical knowledge, including woodland creation and restoration, temperate rainforest recovery, forestry incentives and landowner drivers, supported by a relevant qualification (HND/Degree or equivalent) and a full driving licence.

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave – 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part‑time)
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

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.