Job Description

ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees. We are currently supporting National Tree Week - National Tree Week - join the UK\'s largest tree celebration (treecouncil.org.uk)

THE ROLE
This is an exciting time to join the Woodland Trust. We are on a journey of transformation as we continually improve our infrastructure to support our range of pioneering projects within conservation. We are moving to a Dynamics and Azure based infrastructure. The successful applicant will take a lead role within our infrastructure function, deputising for the team manager when required and bringing the team along with you as you develop new architecture and continue to explore the possibilities of Azure as the Trust grows.

This is a Hybrid working role, where you\xe2\x80\x99ll work part of your time at home and part of the time from our Head Office based in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Our Hybrid Working Policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your contracted office will vary across teams and job roles.

THE CANDIDATE
You will have a passion for data and be motivated by exploring how to enhance both security and the effectiveness of smooth and efficient migrations. You will be involved in the ongoing development of our data and infrastructure strategy. This is an opportunity to explore new and creative ways to support, develop and enhance our functions and security. You will be passionate about technology and conservation and finding new ways to combine these to support the impact and effectiveness of the Trust\'s activities. It is an opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise across the Trust\'s varied operations. We are committed to developing our team at the Trust. You will be free to build on your existing knowledge and explore new solutions and there will be the the chance to develop into an architect role as the Trust continues to grow.

WHAT TO EXPECT BY JOINING A TEAM AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There\xe2\x80\x99s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Joining the team you will be making your contribution to tackling the nature and climate crisis. In return, we recognise and value our people. You\'ll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance, good holiday allowance and the opportunity to work flexibly from home.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At the Woodland Trust, we believe everyone deserves to have their lives enriched by trees and woods.
We also believe that our organisation should reflect and represent the full richness of human diversity in terms of background, identity, ability and circumstance. As groups of people currently underrepresented as Woodland Trust employees, we are particularly keen to receive your application if you are Black, Asian or minority ethnic, disabled or under 25. We are measuring our success in redressing this.
We are open to discussion of any adjustments or flexible working arrangements you may need to achieve your full potential at any stage of the process, and if you are successful in gaining a position with us, during employment.
We promise the only thing we assess within your application is how you have demonstrated your suitability for the job, and nothing else.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you are interested, we\'d encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.