We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who is keen to learn, has a “can do” attitude, and who will be a passionate ambassador for the charity.

About us
The Heart of England Forest is an exciting and ambitious charity working hard to create a huge new woodland in the heart of the country that will benefit people and wildlife for generations to come.

We take our mission very seriously; it has never been more important to invest in our natural environment.  Planting trees and creating new woodlands is no longer just a positive ambition for the country, it’s absolutely essential. It is the simplest solution to help mitigate climate change and create new green spaces that can help reconnect people and communities with nature and the natural environment.

Our goal is to reach 30,000 acres of semi contiguous forest by planting 13 million native broadleaf trees. To date we have planted more than 2 million trees.  The significance and scale of our work cannot be underestimated: The Heart of England Forest - already the largest new native broadleaf forest in the country – will become one of the largest forests in the UK.

If you share our ambition, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us.  The charity is a rewarding place to work and offers its staff a number of benefits. 

Please visit our website to download a job description / person specification and an application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form. 

About the role

This new role is ideal for both a candidate with some administration experience looking for a new challenge, or someone looking to take their first steps into a charity administration role, be that as their first job or as a career change. This varied and versatile role with England’s largest new native forest is not fully office based and will grow and develop with the right candidate looking to help further engage the public in the work of the Heart of England Forest.

As part of your professional development, we are excited to be able to offer this opportunity with an option to gain a business administration apprenticeship Level 3 qualification over a 12-18 month period.

This role will be supporting the Community Engagement Manager to assist with a wide range of administration tasks, events and practical activities.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, comfortable working outdoors, with an enthusiasm and commitment to customer service. They must be keen to learn and have a “can do” attitude; and be a passionate ambassador for the charity.

Location: Colletts Farm Office, Dorsington, Warwickshire, CV37 8AU. Hybrid working from home as well as our office is available

Hours:37.5 per week. Flexible, likely to be Monday to Friday 08.00 to 17.00 with occasional evenings and weekends (for which hours can be accrued as Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)

What do we offer? 
•    The chance to join an ambitious charity and play a part in creating and conserving a huge Forest for the benefit of people, wildlife and the environment 
•    Competitive salary with a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer 
•    28 days holiday plus bank holidays 
•    Contributory company pension 
•    Group Income Protection Scheme 
•    Group Life Assurance Scheme 
•    Employee Assistance Programme 
•    Death in Service benefit 
•    Medical cash plan 

Closing date: Sunday 19th June 2022
Interview date: Monday 4th July 2022