Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£32,400 per annum

About the Role
The Woodland Trust is recruiting for a Government Affairs Officer to work within the External Affairs Team to influence Government and parliamentary decision-making in support of woods and trees. The role involves monitoring political and policy developments, identifying opportunities to build relationships and drive impact. You will draft high-quality briefings, parliamentary materials, and committee evidence to support the Trust’s influencing goals. Building and maintaining effective relationships with MPs, peers, advisors, and allies, including supporting the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Woods and Trees, is essential. You will coordinate and deliver key political events, including at Parliament and party conferences, and collaborate with internal teams—policy, press, campaigns, and ecology—to help shape and deliver influencing strategies aligned with the Trust’s priorities. This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire, with travel at least one day per week to London and other site visits.

Experience
Strong written and verbal communicator, able to distil complex information clearly and accurately for different audiences. Skilled in building relationships with senior colleagues and external stakeholders, with experience organising events to support engagement.

About you
Politically aware, with a good understanding of Westminster and the policymaking process, and a proactive approach to monitoring developments and spotting opportunities. Well-organised and IT-proficient, with experience managing databases and balancing workloads in a fast-paced environment. Passionate about environmental issues, with relevant experience in public affairs, campaigns, or policy, and willing to travel across the UK when needed. You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required, but relevant experience in public affairs or policy is advantageous.