Volunteer Co-ordinator (Coed Caerdydd)

About the Service

Cardiff is a proud Tree City of the World and is committed to the expansion of its tree canopy ambitions through the Coed Caerdydd project. This is your opportunity to continue to work with volunteers, shaping the future of the city’s treescape, contributing to our One Planet Cardiff Strategy to deliver zero carbon emissions by 2030.

About the Job

The Coed Caerdydd project began in 2021 and since its inception over 145,000 trees have been planted.

Key to the success of the project to date has been the engagement secured with and role played by the volunteer workforce and “Tree Guardians”, which has resulted in the region of 5,000 volunteer hours generated per annum.

The volunteer workforce is diverse including schools, community groups, corporates, faith and special interest groups, and individuals.

Project activities include tree planting (autumn – spring), tree nursery (all year round), and tree surveying and maintenance (spring – autumn).

This post requires the ability and motivation to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in all weathers.

The shift pattern is Tuesday to Saturday.

What We Are Looking For From You

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and driven individual with strong organisational and effective communication skills to co-ordinate volunteers in tree planting, tree nursery, and tree aftercare activities.

You will possess knowledge of environmental matters and experience in arranging and leading outdoor activities.

You must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy, understanding others, recognising and adapting to a diverse range of stakeholder audiences.

The ability to collate and manage data is essential to support project activities, including site surveying and monitoring.

Owing to the nature of the role, the post-holder will be required to work some evenings and bank holiday weekends as the post demands.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about this varied and rewarding position, please contact Chloe Thorn (Jenkins), Coed Caerdydd Project Manager 07970 407 227.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 20th April 2026.

This post is suitable for job share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s.