About us
Join the team
We're on a mission to improve people's lives by planting trees in towns and cities, and it's our people that make it happen. We're a 30-year-strong charity, highly regarded as a trusted urban tree-planting partner with a wide impact and a national stakeholder network.
Where green careers grow
It's not often you get to witness the impact of your work and passion, but at Trees for Cities we're making a tangible difference in urban communities right now. Today, 85% of us in the UK live in a town or city, and urban areas will be hit the hardest by the impact of the environmental crisis. So, with much to be done, it’s an exciting time to work with us as we double down on our efforts.
From transforming concrete playgrounds into beautiful gardens, to engaging communities in planting days, to filling neighbourhoods with trees, working with us offers a unique opportunity to see the direct results of your work, and even plant a few trees yourself!
We're a small-sized charity, so you'll quickly put names to friendly faces. Whether that's by taking part in our community events throughout the year or by joining us for daily table tennis in the park - Trees for Cities is a welcoming organisation where you'll feel connected to both your teammates and work.
Vacancies
We're not currently hiring, but you can hear about the latest vacancies by signing up to our monthly newsletter Tree Times.
Benefits
Work perks
• You'll enjoy 29 days annual leave in addition to public holidays
• You'll get a half-day birthday leave, so you can clock in late or clock out early on your birthday
• You'll get an Employee Volunteering Day to support another cause close to your heart
• Parental Leave: Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay
• Company Paid Healthcare with Simply Health
• Career breaks in addition to annual leave linked to length of service
• Moving day allowance (up to one day per year in addition to their annual leave entitlement)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Professional development training budget
• Pension: Employees are required to make a minimum 3% contribution with Trees for Cities making an enhanced 5% employer’s contribution. Trees for Cities also offers the option to match additional contributions up to a further 2%.
Culture
• We have two official staff socials a year where the whole Trees for Cities team gets a chance to get together and celebrate our achievements
• We're a sociable bunch, with lunchtime table tennis and craft club, and regular after work events
• You’ll engage with the outside spaces we transform, from attending community planting days to getting hands-on in other ways, depending on your role
• You’ll enjoy a warm, sociable working environment with a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion and an emphasis on work-life balance and good physical and mental wellbeing
• As a medium-sized charity, you will feel well-connected with your team. With friendly colleagues around you, you’ll always have a helping hand.
Urban Forest team in action
Curious to see what a career in urban forestry looks like? Check out this video to see the women behind our trees.
Stay in touch
Interested to stay up-to-date with our latest news and vacancies? Sign up to our monthly newsletter Tree Times and follow us on LinkedIn.
Diverse Jobs Matter
We work with Diverse Jobs Matter to help promote diversity and inclusion within our recruitment process.
For more environmental jobs see environmentjob.co.uk
Our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Inclusion is in our roots. We are actively taking steps to deepen how and where we work with a view to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion. This statement sets out how we plan to go further, as well as clarifying the vision and priorities for doing so.
Read our EDI statement