Trainee Urban Forest Coordinator
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months). Part-time (4 days per week) Working arrangements: Site-based, working from our operations yard; The Old Depot, Myatt's Fields Park, Cormont Rd, London SE5 9RA Salary: £26,936 per annum (pro rata)Deadline to apply: February 6th 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Trainee Urban Forest Coordinator will support the Urban Forest team deliver planting projects and tree establishment/maintenance activities.
The traineeship will include:
- Learning on the job key skills such as tree planting & maintenance best practice, storing & handling trees, using & maintaining tools and leading volunteers
- Supporting the efficient and high-quality delivery of Trees for Cities’ Urban Forest projects
- Supporting the Urban Forest team to deliver projects using contractors, volunteers and in-house staff to carry out the planting, maintenance and habitat management of a range of urban tree planting projects
- Supporting Trees for Cities’ maintenance programme, ensuring successful establishment of our tree stock and carrying out regular health checks
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have an interest in learning about planting standard trees and whips and maintaining urban tree planting projects. They will be motivated and ambitious, with a strong interest in environmental work, horticulture and/or Urban Forestry. They will have a positive approach and interest to learn & develop within the role. They must also be able to undertake manual handling tasks associated with the role & happy to work outside 5 days a week in all weather. Experience using hand tools and working with volunteers is beneficial but not essential.
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
How to apply
Click here to view the full job description. To apply, use the application link below to submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification.
If you experience any issues during the application process, please email hr@treesforcities.org. Please note, we do not accept applications via email therefore only contact us if you have any questions or issues.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
- The deadline to apply is Friday 6th February
- Interviews are scheduled for w/c 16th February
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.
Senior Urban Forest Manager (Maternity Cover)
Office location: Blue Star House, 234-244 Stockwell Road, London SW9 9SP Contract: Fixed-term (12 months maternity). Part-time (4 days per week) Working arrangements: Hybrid; office-based (with flexibility to work from home) and some site-based work required Salary: £41,200 pro rataDeadline to apply: February 6th 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Urban Forest Manager will lead the delivery and operations of our Urban Forest & Build programme.
The role will include:
- Ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards and within budget using efficient, well managed processes
- Supporting with the development of new opportunities at strategic and programme level, acting as an advocate for the Charity’s goals
- Maintaining technical oversight of species selection and specification
- Delivering tree planting & establishment programmes and strategies with our local authority and other partners
- Leading the Tree Establishment Working Group, delivering on the objectives Trees for Cities has set for tree establishment across London & the UK
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will be an experienced Arboricultural or Forestry professional, with a high level of understanding of best tree planting and establishment practice, ideally in an urban environment. Experience delivering a programme of tree planting, habitat management, or similar projects with proven successful outcomes is essential. The successful candidate will be an experienced manager, with the ability to motivate and support a team of ground operatives. Good organisational skills and creative problem-solving will be required.
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
How to apply
Click here to view the full job description. To apply, use the application link below to submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification.
If you experience any issues during the application process, please email hr@treesforcities.org. Please note, we do not accept applications via email therefore only contact us if you have any questions or issues.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
- The deadline to apply is Friday 6th February
- Interviews are scheduled for w/c 16th February
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.