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Operations and Engagement Co-ordinator 

Are you someone who thrives on keeping things running smoothly, takes pride in doing things properly, and loves working as part of a team? If so, we want to hear from you. 

We're a passionate, small charity team that is looking for an Operations and Engagement Co-ordinator. This role is the first point of contact with the charity, while supporting the staff team - connecting our volunteers, supporters, donors, and partners with the work we do on the ground. 

What you'll be doing  

You'll be central to the day-to-day running of the charity. Working closely with the team, you will coordinate enquiries, keep the office running smoothly and manage the Chief Executive's diary. As a key point of contact, you will maintain the systems and processes that keep everyone connected. 

You'll keep us organised and compliant. Our records, databases, and files are only as good as the person maintaining them. You'll ensure information is accurate, accessible, and handled with the care and discretion that sensitive data demands. Whether it's tracking donations, logging expenses, or maintaining our supporter CRM (Donorfy). 

You'll help share our story. Coordinating events from AGMs to woodland walks, supporting our presence on social media and Eventbrite, and helping produce newsletters and email campaigns — you'll play a hands-on role in inspiring the community to support our mission. 

You'll champion our volunteers. From promoting events, to gathering their stories, you'll help to make sure every volunteer feels valued, informed, and connected to our work restoring native woodland on Dartmoor. 

You'll support the work that defines us. From our Seed Gathering operations and tree sales to fundraising campaigns and corporate Wild Work Days, you'll provide the administrative support that keeps our programmes moving forward. 

What we're looking for: 

• Excellent attention to detail — you notice the things others miss and you care about getting it right 

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities 

• A confident, warm communicator — equally comfortable on the phone, in an email, or welcoming someone to an event 

• Experience with administration, data management, or office coordination (charity sector experience a bonus, but not essential) 

• Comfortable with digital tools — social media, website updates, CRM systems, and event platforms 

• Someone who takes initiative, follows through, and genuinely cares about the work 

Why join us? 

You'll be joining a small team where your contribution is visible and valued every single day. You'll be integral to our operations, our communications, and our community. If you want a role with real variety, real responsibility, and real purpose while helping to breathe more life back into Dartmoor, this is it. 

Download the Job description here

How to apply 

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to admin@moortrees.org telling us why you're the right person for this role.

Deadline for applications is midday on Tuesday 21st July 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an in person interview on Tuesday 28th July 2026. Preferred candidates will then be invited to a second stage which will be a virtual call with the Chief Executive. 

Be our next Chair of the Board of Trustees

Are you passionate about nature and the importance of native broadleaved woodland? Do you want to be part of a Devon based charity striving to create lasting change on Dartmoor? We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Chair of Trustees to lead our board and help guide the next phase of the charity’s development. 

As Chair of Moor Trees, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission, ensuring strong governance, and helping the charity thrive. Working closely with other trustees and the Chief Executive you will provide clear direction, encourage effective decision-making, and act as an ambassador for the charity at a critical time for action on Dartmoor. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Has leadership, governance, or board-level experience 

• Shares our commitment to act now for climate and nature 

• Is passionate about the benefits of native woodland and enhancing biodiversity  

• Can chair meetings effectively and build positive relationships  

• Brings strategic thinking, sound judgement, and integrity  

• Has the time and enthusiasm to support the organisation’s growth  

Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

This is a voluntary role with reasonable expenses reimbursed. 

Download the recruitment pack to find out more about the charity and becoming a trustee. Deadline for applications Monday 8th June 2026.

Join our Board of Trustees

Moor Trees is seeking new trustees to join its Board this year. If you are interested in being part of a small team of dedicated trustees supporting a local charity then we would like to hear from you. Moor Trees Board of Trustees (also referred to as the Council of Management) is accountable and responsible for the governance of the charity. The Trustees work closely with the Chair and Chief Executive to ensure the Board of Trustees fulfils its collective responsibilities, which include setting an overall strategic direction for the charity and ensuring effective implementation.

While we welcome applications with a wide range of skills and experiences we are particularly seeking individuals who can provide expertise in:

• Revenue generation - commercial and philanthropic
• Volunteer engagement
• Marketing and communications
• Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)
• Land ownership and management
• Creating healthy woodland

Download an information pack to find out more about the charity and becoming a trustee.

Voluntary Roles

Moor Trees has a range of volunteering opportunities including our regular days in our two community tree nurseries. In addition we are currently looking for individuals who can assist us with:

• Producing content and stories for our social media activity
• Supporting our fundraising manager with engaging with our corporate partners co-ordinating Wild Work Days
• General administrative tasks
• Promoting Moor Trees at local events
• Photography of our woodland creation sites and outdoor activities

If you are interested in finding out more about the above opportunities or finding out more about volunteering with us then why not download our information pack. For further information please contact info@moortrees.org or telephone 01364 649277.

Be a part of our engagement programme - we need help to spread the word about Moor Trees

To achieve our mission of expanding native woodland on Dartmoor, Moor Trees needs to increase our profile by expanding the ways in which local people can find out about our work. To help raise awareness, the charity would like to develop a more coordinated approach to our in-person presence at events around the local area. We are seeking a small group of enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to help represent the organisation and share with the public what we do – could you be who we are looking for?

The Moor Trees team will help you to arrange everything you need, and provide you with the event equipment and materials needed. Interested volunteers would ideally need their own mode of travel to get to the events and be willing to collect and return materials to the South Brent office /Dartington Tree Nursery. When collection or return of materials is not convenient, an alternative method can be agreed.

As per our volunteering policy, out of pocket expenses and relevant training/induction will be provided to volunteers. Guidance on data gathering and handling cash will also be given as part of the volunteer role induction. New volunteers will be paired up as part of a ‘buddy’ system, to shadow a staff member or experienced volunteer for their first event and gain familiarity of the expectations.  

We want to make sure our volunteers feel secure and supported while representing us. Moor Trees does not expect you to learn about all aspects of the charity’s work– key information will be provided, along with guidance on which member of the Moor Trees staff you can direct certain enquiries on to.

If you are passionate about the work Moor Trees does towards restoring native woodlands on Dartmoor, would like to get out to local events to meet new people, and can spare a couple of days a year to support at such events, we would love for you to get in touch!  

Please contact our Administrator: kat.webb@moortrees.org to submit your interest or to find out more information – thank you!

Join our Board of Trustees

Moor Trees is seeking new trustees to join its Board this year. If you are interested in being part of a small team of dedicated trustees supporting a local charity then we would like to hear from you. Moor Trees Board of Trustees (also referred to as the Council of Management) is accountable and responsible for the governance of the charity. The Trustees work closely with the Chair and Chief Executive to ensure the Board of Trustees fulfils its collective responsibilities, which include setting an overall strategic direction for the charity and ensuring effective implementation.

While we welcome applications with a wide range of skills and experiences we are particularly seeking individuals who can provide expertise in:

• Revenue generation - commercial and philanthropic
• Volunteer engagement
• Marketing and communications
• Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)
• Land ownership and management
• Creating healthy woodland

Download an information pack to find out more about the charity and becoming a trustee.

Vacancy - Treasurer

The charity is also proactively seeking a new trustee to join the board and be elected by members to the honorary position of Treasurer. This role will work closely with the Chief Executive to oversee the charity's financial management and performance with responsibility for reporting to the board of trustees. To find out more about what is involved please download the Treasurer information pack.

For more information about us please do look at our website, Facebook or LinkedIn pages. If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please email Jenny Isaac with a few times when you are available.

The next step would be to submit a CV before being invited to attend an interview with the Chair, one or two trustees and the Chief Executive.

Our preferred candidate(s) will then be invited to attend a Board meeting as an observer before being formally elected by our members and appointed at our AGM in September.

Student placements

Moor Trees welcomes student placements. As a small team, the number of placements we can offer each year is limited and will be considered on a first come, first served basis. If you are keen to learn about our work, alongside your studies, then please get in touch. 

Please email us at info@moortrees.org with information about your course, duration of placement and areas of interest. It really helps to know the types of skills or knowledge you are hoping to gain from your placement. Moor Trees can only support placements that help support our annual operational plans or can make a significant difference in assisting the charity to achieve its mission. 

Most of our placements are predominantly desk-based and supported remotely. Depending on the student’s area of interest e.g. tree growing, landowner engagement, woodland habitats or woodland creation there may be the opportunity to be involved in our regular volunteering days or site visits to woodlands we have planted (this is dependent on our work schedules and the timing of the placement). 

Recent student placements have been wide ranging. One focused on analysing data from our summer Citizen Science programme to help understand the health of the woodlands we have created including signs of habitat change and pests and disease. Another placement used their developing GIS mapping skills to help us identify potential sites for Atlantic Oak Woodland expansion and planting on Dartmoor.   

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