Senior Urban Forest Manager (Maternity Cover)

Trees for Cities

London (hybrid)
£41,200 pa (pro rata)
Part Time • Fixed Term
Closing on Fri, 6th Feb 2026

Food, Farming & HorticulturePolicy & CampaigningConservation & Wildlife


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.

If you experience any issues during the application process, please email [email protected]. 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 at 11:30pm
  • 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.

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About Trees for Cities

We are the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in cities. We get stuck in with local communities to cultivate lasting change in their neighbourhoods – whether it’s revitalising forgotten spaces, creating healthier environments or getting people excited about growing, foraging and eating healthy food.

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