Business Applications Analyst

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Business Applications Analyst to help us ensure optimal performance, continuous improvements, system administration and integration of organisations business applications with a strong focus on CRM and Finance systems.

The Role:
• You ll manage system configurations, user access and permissions to ensure secure and efficient application use.
• You ll provide first and second-level support to end users resolving application-related issues and deliver training materials and sessions to enhance understanding
• You ll maintain the ticketing system to manage and track user support requests.
• You ll oversee the integration of various applications to ensure seamless data flow and process automation by resolving integration issues.
• You ll perform regular audits, updates and run technical routines (SQL scripts) to maintain and optimise system performance.
• You ll identify areas for system enhancements and collaborate with stakeholders to implement changes.
• You ll work closely with the Business Applications Manager, vendors and internal IT teams to ensure effective application support and maintenance.
• You ll generate reports and insights from business application to support decision making and strategic planning.
• This role 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:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
We are looking for candidates who have the following:
• Experience supporting and optimising business applications and integrations within a complex organisational environment.
• Knowledge of how to leverage strong verbal, visual and written communication.
• Experience gathering and interpreting small business requirements and translate them into effective application solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with vendors, internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience providing fist and second-level user support including troubleshooting application issues and delivering training.
• Knowledge of how to develop and deliver training materials and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Qualified in SQL and data analysis.
• Understanding of best practices in application monitoring and technical management.
• Experience working with Power Apps, Power Automation and other tools within the Microsoft Power Platform.

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 + bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave
• 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, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. 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.

Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

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 12th November 2025.