Carbon and Natural Capital Surveyor

The Woodland Trust is hiring a Carbon and Natural Capital Surveyor to manage natural capital opportunities and carbon projects across the UK. The role involves collaboration with land managers, conducting due diligence, and developing partnerships to enhance environmental initiatives. Candidates should be qualified Chartered Surveyors with strong project leadership skills and a passion for environmental impact. The position offers flexible, hybrid working options and a salary of £49,786 per annum.
Location: Flexible. Full Time • Permanent £49,786 pa

Closing on Sun, 27th Apr 2025

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Carbon and Natural Capital Surveyor to focus on identifying, progressing and managing natural capital opportunities across the UK, and deliver carbon projects that meet the Trust’s contractual commitments.

The Role:
• Lead and manage natural capital opportunities, with a primary focus on carbon markets, supporting the Trust’s environmental ambitions.
• Work closely with land managers to identify and progress carbon opportunities, collaborating with the woodland outreach team.
• Conduct due diligence on property transactions, ensuring integrity and compliance.
• Help to develop and maintain strategic partnerships to enhance natural capital opportunities and secure external support.
• Support the delivery of the planTREES 2024-27 work programme and other key initiatives related to carbon and woodland enhancement.
• Oversee budgets, approvals, and internal reporting to ensure projects align with strategic goals.
• Build strong relationships with landowners, agencies, legal teams, and internal stakeholders to drive land-based carbon solutions.

The Candidate:
• You are a qualified Chartered Surveyor (preferably rural practice) with expertise in UK land use policies and natural capital opportunities.
• You have strong project leadership skills, managing complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives on time and within budget.
• You are passionate about environmental impact, with proven experience in team leadership and development.
• You are an excellent communicator and influencer, capable of engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercially aware, you are able to balance costs and benefits while delivering strategic goals.
• Results-driven, proactive in identifying opportunities to advance the Trust’s tree planting and carbon objectives.
• You will have a UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel frequently across the UK with overnight stays

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
• 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, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed.

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.

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.

First Stage Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 8th May.