Technology and Transformation Project Manager

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Technology and Transformation Project Manager who will help to manage technology focused projects.

The Role

• This role is key to assist with the full project lifecycles from initiation to BAU handover on technology focused projects.
• You’ll deliver successful projects including delivery, testing, handover and go live/support documentation.
• You’ll manage project budgets including forecasting and reporting.
• You’ll manage project reporting timescales and evaluate projects throughout their life cycle and lessons learnt are captured.
• You’ll work with internal teams to ensure that handover is BAU successful.
• You’ll contribute to the development of the Woodland Trust Project Management Framework initiative, applying recommendations, expertise and adopt combined ways of working.
• You’ll ensure best practice approaches are adopted and followed consistently.
• You’ll contribute and participate in the Digital Programme Board Meeting as and when needed.
• 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

• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
  We are looking for candidates who have the following:
• Experience managing medium to large technology based projects.
• Knowledge of how to define and manage risks, issues and interdependencies within and between projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to persuade and negotiate.
• Experience of managing project budgets, cost benefit analysis and building benefits models and realisation plans.
• Experience and knowledge of RAID and RACI project governance and Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practice guidelines and the ability to ensure they are followed.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of developing frameworks initiatives, applying recommendations and improvements.
• Experience in the environmental, charity, or fundraising sectors is desirable.

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 - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Buy and Sell 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 do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.

Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. 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. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

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.

For queries relating to this new opportunity please email [email protected].