Emerging Talent and Resourcing Coordinator

The Woodland Trust is looking for an Emerging Talent and Resourcing Coordinator to deliver an excellent recruitment experience and support our emerging talent programmes.

This role is advertised as full-time, 37.5 hours per week, however we would consider applications from those wanting reduced hours at 30 per week.

The Role:

• Coordinate recruitment administration across the full hiring journey, from advertising vacancies and candidate communication through to onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to recruitment enquiries and supporting candidates, hiring managers and colleagues throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate recruitment, candidate and vacancy records across people systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Produce and coordinate recruitment reporting, including candidate tracking, diversity data, purchase orders and invoice processing.
• Build positive relationships with schools, colleges, universities and other external partners to support emerging talent initiatives.
• Coordinate and attend careers fairs, open days and other engagement events, acting as a positive ambassador for the Woodland Trust and its apprenticeship programmes.
• 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.
• This is a fixed term contract until end of September 2027.

The Candidate:

• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• A customer-focused approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, new starters and external partners.
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with experience managing and tracking programmes of work through large and detailed datasets.
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection principles, particularly in relation to candidate and employee data.
• Able to manage competing priorities, maintain high standards and work effectively within established processes.
• Experience of working within a HR, People or recruitment environment would be advantageous.

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.

Application information and advice:

For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.

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 encourage you to apply.

Completed applications will be reviewed by a hiring manager and/or a member of the recruitment team, and you will receive an update on the outcome of your application via email.

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.

Apply now:

If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, apply today. We might close advertising 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 progress, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will take place via MS Team, week commencing October 26th. Interview questions will be provided before the interview to help you prepare.

For queries about this role, reasonable adjustments, or support with your application, please contact: recruitment@woodlandtrust.org.uk

£30,689 per annum

Joining our team means you’ll be part of our fight for a greener, healthier planet for people and wildlife. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• 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