Projects Officer - Woodland Creation

Job Overview

Job Title: Projects Officer – Woodland Creations

Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 per annum (pay award pending)

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Stevenage

Contract: Fixed Term until March 2028

Directorate: Growth and Environment

We work with private landowners, communities, and other local authorities and agencies to enhance the environment and fulfil a commitment to establish 1.8 million trees across Hertfordshire by 2030.

The Land Management team has a broad project portfolio including woodland and grassland management, chalk river restoration, tree and hedge planting, and active travel route development.

You will manage a diverse range of planting projects, from small to large, urban and rural, on public and private land.

• Work with landowners to identify and develop opportunities for tree and hedgerow planting.
• Design and specify tree and hedgerow planting schemes.
• Prepare cost estimates for planting and secure external funding.
• Lead the implementation of planting projects, including procurement of contractors and suppliers, and ensure robust aftercare protocols.
• Manage project budgets and expenditure.
• Produce and maintain project records, including mapping to support monitoring and reporting.
• Develop a pipeline of future tree and hedgerow planting projects.

• Demonstrable track record in environmental land management delivery.
• Excellent personal communication and consensus building with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a range of colleagues and partners.
• Proactive project management from start to finish, prioritising appropriately.
• Flexible, adaptable, problem solving and outcome oriented.
• Structured and well‑organised approach to work planning and time management.
• Competent management of allocated resources.
• Full, current driving licence and ability to work in rural locations with difficult terrain.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

English fluency is essential for the post; the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in spoken English is required.