Resourcing Coordinator - Apprentice

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Resourcing Coordinator – Apprentice to support the Strategic Resourcing team and the wider People team.

The Role:

1. This role is key in supporting the recruitment process undertaking recruitment administration across the different stages.
2. You will create online content and help to manage the recruitment media platforms, such as Jostle, Linkedin, Unifrog and StudySmarter.
3. You will raise PO’s, manage candidate queries, do pre-employment checks, file and maintain spreadsheets and candidate records.
4. Assist in supporting cohorts of new apprentices and young people into the organisation to create a culture of inclusion.
5. You will support with the recruitment process by arranging interviews, processing candidate applications, processing new starters and advertising roles using our Applicant Tracking and HR Systems.
6. You will manage email and telephone enquiries, ensuring the first contact a candidate has with the Trust is a positive one.
7. You'll manage existing partnerships and find new ones to support our work in early careers initiatives and apprenticeships.
8. Assist with wider HR administration when needed, such as processing contracts, updating spreadsheets and managing queries.
9. Includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.

The Candidate:

1. You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
2. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, being able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
3. You will have a keen interest in business, HR or recruitment.
4. You will have experience in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
5. You will have basic experience in administration such as writing emails and answering enquiries.
6. Able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders easily.

Apprenticeship Details:
What you will Learn:

• You will undertake the Recruiter Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Additional Requirements:
Whilst we welcome candidates who have previous qualifications, these cannot be in a field related to the apprenticeship due to a crossover in learning. We may request a copy of your qualifications to review your prior learning to ensure you would be eligible for the apprenticeship.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave (25 Days, rising to 28 after 2 years service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Full support, training and opportunities for professional development
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice: For fairness, we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 16th & 17th April 2025.