Marketing & Comms Manager (30 hours) in Grantham

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to manage the development, delivery and evaluation of the marketing and communication campaigns. The communications planning team manages The Woodland Trust’s external communications, adjusting focus each year to align with organisational priorities. Each manager leads a specific area and acts as the key contact for relevant stakeholders, working closely with other comms colleagues such as comms delivery experts. In 2026-27 this role will focus on developing and delivering communications that support effective political advocacy, particularly in Westminster, alongside creating engaging supporter communications to drive campaign actions and grow our active campaigner base into a mass movement.

The Role

• You’ll lead the planning and delivery of multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• You’ll inspire action using audience insight and segmentation to drive engagement.
• You’ll manage and lead a small team, providing support and advice where needed.
• You’ll develop audience-led marketing strategies that meet organisational objectives and optimise performance.
• You’ll ensure brand consistency across all communications.
• You’ll collaborate with external agencies and partners to ensure our media and channels are aligned and impactful.
• You’ll oversee budgets and reporting to ensure efficient use of resources.
• You’ll build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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 planning and delivering multichannel marketing and communication campaigns and strategies.
• Knowledge on project management with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience using and implementing audience segmentation and audience led marketing techniques.
• Knowledge of managing agencies in media and creative.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and support a small team.
• Experience in shaping and implementing organisation strategy.
• Experience supporting other partnership marketing activities within the organisation.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Joining our team means you will 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 you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role. Even if you don’t meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.

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 recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk.

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 on 8th & 9th December.

Salary: £29,120 FTE (£23,296)

For queries relating to this new opportunity please email recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk.