Regional Gifts in Wills Fundraising Officer, Woodland Trust
£35.1k
The UK's largest woodland conservation charity
Posted today
The UK's largest woodland conservation charity
501-1000 employees
Posted today
£35.1k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To create a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature.
Role
Who you are
- Experience working in fundraising, third sector or a targeted communications environment
- Excellent relationship development and stakeholder engagement skills
- Exceptional planning and organisational skills gained in a busy, target-driven environment
- Negotiation and collaboration skills, with proven ability to secure commitment from individuals
- IT literate, specifically experienced in Microsoft office and database management
- Personable, diplomatic and empathetic with strong listening skills
- Outstanding communication skills - must be confident and comfortable communicating through formal and informal methods to engage and inspire
- Experience planning and developing appropriate engagement material is desirable
- Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply
What the job involves
- This role is advertised as part-time, 22.5 hours per week
- The Woodland Trust is looking for a Regional Gifts in Wills Fundraising Officer to be one of the faces of legacy fundraising, and lead key areas of legacy activity, with a focus on inspiring individuals to remember the Woodland Trust in their will
- A company vehicle will be provided for this role
- Please note that our Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course
- Manage and grow a pipeline of legacy supporters across all stages of the donor journey, increasing pledger numbers, loyalty, and legacy income
- Act as a visible ambassador for gifts in wills by leading stewardship and prospecting events, delivering talks and briefings, and engaging confidently with supporters and colleagues through one-to-one and group communications
- Provide personalised and sensitive responses to gifts in wills enquiries, ensuring an excellent supporter experience and strong relationship-building
- Build and nurture supporter relationships, creating opportunities for deeper engagement, connection, and recognition
- Develop a portfolio of compelling legacy case studies and stories for use in communications to encourage gifts in wills
- Identify and support new prospecting and stewardship opportunities to expand legacy giving activity
- Collaborate with colleagues across regions, countries, and philanthropy teams to share learning and maximise advocacy for gifts in wills
- Maintain accurate CRM records, communications consent, and GDPR compliance
- This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the UK, sometimes to remote locations. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required
- This is a fixed term contract for 12 months
Application process
- Closing Date:Sunday, 21 Jun 2026
Our take
The UK is more tree-poor than many realise, with forest and woodland covering only around 13.5% of the country's land area. That means large areas once covered by native woods have been lost or degraded over centuries, reducing habitat for wildlife, weakening carbon storage, and limiting the natural benefits trees give people.
The Woodland Trust is a charity on a mission to protect, restore, and create native woods and trees across the UK. Since its founding it's planted more than 68.5M trees and cares for over 1,000 woods around the country. Through planting native trees, restoring damaged woodlands, protecting ancient woods from destruction, and encouraging nature-rich habitats, the Trust has become the largest woodland conservation in the country and hopes to fight climate change and give people access to nature for generations to come.
To do so, its recently been growing its collaborative work with larger partners. The Trust renewed a partnership with Lincolnshire County Council and together they're set to plant nearly 300,000 more trees, along with new hedgerows and expanded woodland projects that will help bring more nature back into local towns and countryside. This kind of effort makes a huge difference, helping communities across the country feel the benefits of greener, healthier places to live.
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Company benefits
- 🌴 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 day's after 2 years of service (excluding bank holidays)
- 💰 Generous Pension Plan (6% Employer Contribution)
- 🖥️ Flexible Hybrid Working Model
- 🧠 Continuous Development & Apprenticeship Opportunities
- ❤️🩹 Employee Assistance Programme
- 💵 Life Assurance
- 🏖️ End of Year Closure
- 👪 Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared & Adoption Pay
Company values
- Grow Together - We are a team that grows together; made up of unique roles and expertise. We communicate effectively, forging partnerships inside and out, building understanding and trust, valuing differences and recognising each other.
- Explore - We know exploration is important, it's how we come up with the best ideas. We won't always get it right but learn and share as we go. We are bold about who we are and encourage healthy change.
- Focus - We create clarity and stay focussed, ready to adapt when we need to. We are empowered to take the time to reflect so that we can develop and work smarter.
- Make It Count - We need to create a lasting positive impact. We keep the big picture in mind, harnessing passion and inspiring others to connect with us as we aim to make a genuine difference.
Company HQ
Grantham, UK
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Leadership
Darren Moorcroft
(CEO)Darren has been at The Woodland Trust since 2017, joining the team as a Director of Estates and Woodland Outreach before becoming CEO in 2019. Prior to this, he spent 13 years at RSPB in various roles, including Head of UK Conservation Programmes.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Woodland Trust
Alex Hall (Head of Diversity and Inclusion)
- We believe everyone deserves the benefits of woods and trees, and equal protection from climate change including clean air, water and soil. To make this a reality, we need a workforce that reflects the full diversity of the communities we work within. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and a workplace where everyone can thrive and grow.
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