Urban Forest Team Leader

[Andy Clark]

Urban Forest Team Leader

 

 

Who we are

Trees for Cities is the only charity working on a global scale focused entirely on planting urban trees and providing volunteering opportunities to bring local people together. Originally established in 1993 as Trees for London, demand for our services has grown and we now plant trees in 25 cities across the UK and overseas.

 

Since our inception we have engaged over 65,000 people to plant 500,000 trees focusing on health, food security, and environmental protection and providing opportunities for education and learning through our Edible Playground and Urban Forest programmes.

 

Our vision to plant trees in cities is global. However, we know the importance of a local focus – we empower and work with local people to strengthen their community. We are a game-changing, ambitious organisation that sets the standard for urban tree planting worldwide.

 

What we want

We are looking for a driven, highly motivated and practically skilled individual to join the team. The successful candidate should be qualified in arboriculture and have experience of co-ordinating and delivering complex tree planting and tree management programmes, including working in line with existing project systems, contract documentation and Health and Safety Management processes.

 

• A creative and ambitious individual who is self driven and can help drive forward urban tree projects that can showcase Trees for Cities’ Urban Forest Programme

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to co-ordinate complex logistical tasks, and use initiative to effectively solve problems as they arise

• Excellent attention to detail to assist in project delivery of a high quality end product

• Someone passionate about trees with a good knowledge of current arboriculture issues and tree management best practice.

• A strong team member with the ability to communicate effectively within the team and across the charity

 

What you’re responsible for

• Day to day practical delivery of urban tree planting projects, along with other urban tree and landscape projects throughout the year

• Co-ordinate the delivery and implementation of urban tree planting projects

• Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communications with project partners, making sure they are kept up to date with progress

• Keeping up to date with current arboriculture industry and health and safety best practice

• Maintain good relationships with suppliers and contractors

• Ensuring appropriate maintenance of tools and machinery

 

What you will get

• Competitive salary

• 29 days annual leave

• 5% contribution to pension scheme

• Four-week in-house induction and ongoing CPD and training

• Working as part of a supportive, highly motivated and driven team

• To work on our strategic street tree programme

 

 

To apply please e-mail CV to [email protected]