Technical and Engagement Officer

The Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) is seeking a motivated and organised Technical and Engagement Officer to join our small, friendly and flexible team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a charity dedicated to safeguarding the UK’s ancient and veteran trees, along with their wildlife, heritage and cultural values. 

About the Role 

This role is vital to achieving our strategic outcomes by providing expert technical advice, supporting and collaborating with the Technical Advisory Panel to develop authoritative guidance and publications. You will act as a key contact for public and stakeholder enquiries and contribute technical expertise to ATF’s communications across our website, newsletter, social media and press activity. 

You will engage with sector networks, collaborate with partners and support strategic messaging. This role will help strengthen the charity’s visibility and impact in ancient and veteran tree conservation and protection. 

Hours: Part-time, 8 hours per week. We are flexible when the 8 hours are worked although we will ask the successful candidate to join our weekly team meeting on a Wednesday morning at 10.30 for 60 – 90 minutes. The other members of the team are also part-time and we split our hours across Tuesday / Wednesday and Thursday.

Salary: £31,852 (pro-rata of 37.5 hours per week)

About You: 

We are looking for a candidate with a strong technical background and passion for conservation. The ideal candidate will have: 

• Experience in technical advisory roles related to conservation or arboriculture. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences. 
• Experience writing technical content for the ATF’s website, newsletter, and social media. 
• Experience working with stakeholders to deliver projects and achieve outcomes. 
• Proven ability to evaluate and improve technical work. 
• A commitment to the values of ATF, especially conservation, safeguarding and diversity. 

Why Join Us? 

• Flexible Working: Work remotely with occasional travel for events and meetings. 
• Impactful Work: Contribute to the conservation, protection and care of our oldest trees. 
• Collaborative Team: Work with passionate community dedicated to making a difference. 
• Professional Growth: Access continuous development opportunities and expand your expertise. 

This is a remote working position with very occasional travel required. Annual leave is 25 days plus public/bank holidays (pro rata).