ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s 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.
THE ROLE
We're looking for a talented and passionate Data Engineer to join our Data Team! As we continue to grow and implement new technologies, we need someone to help us manage our data, keep our systems running smoothly and work on the integration of a new Dynamics 365 CRM solution into our Data Warehouse and assist with data migration activity.
In this role, you will be involved in delivering solutions to business-as-usual queries, working with our Business Intelligence Analysts, Data Engineers and wider stakeholders to modify and create data layers, monitoring daily feeds into our Data Warehouse and resolve issues as they arise, as well as creating technical documentation, including process mapping and data flow diagrams.
This is a great opportunity for an established Data Engineer who wants to make the world a better place through the Trusts aims of restoring and creating woodland.
We're looking for someone who is passionate about data and enjoys solving data related problems. If you're excited to join a team that is making a difference in the world by protecting trees and woodland, we encourage you to apply!
THE CANDIDATE
You will be passionate about nature and conversation and be motivated by a desire to employ your impressive data skills in support of the Trust’s cause. Your work will give vital support to the Trust’s various operations and help us to play a meaningful role in the fight against climate change.
You will thrive in a creative environment both individually and as part of a team that engage and inspire a range of audiences and individuals be they internal stakeholders, colleagues and even our supporters.
You will enjoy the responsibility of guiding colleagues towards best practice and effective data insights and be motivated to learn in an environment that encourages the exploration of new technologies and techniques.
WHAT TO EXPECT BY JOINING A TEAM AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There’s 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 want to reflect and represent the full richness of diversity in the UK. Fewer of our employees are Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; from lower socio-economic backgrounds or under 25; so we are particularly keen to receive your application if you are from one or more of these groups. We can also discuss anything you may need to achieve your full potential at any stage of the process. We assess your application solely on your demonstrated suitability for the job. Nothing else.
To ensure anonymised recruitment, if you have uploaded your CV, shortlisting panels do not see your CV until shortlisting has been completed. Before submitting your application, please ensure you have completed the supporting information section with details of experiences that clearly evidence as many aspects of the job description as possible.
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.