Website Trees for Cities
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.
Senior Urban Forest Manager (Maternity Cover)
| Trees for Cities
Location: Blue Star House, 234-244 Stockwell Road, London SW9 9SP
Salary: £41,200 pro rata
Part Time (4 days per week): Fixed Term (12 months maternity)
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Job Description
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
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. Good Luck!
To apply for this job please visit treesforcities.peoplehr.net.