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Urban Forestry Assistant

Urban Forestry Assistant

Organisation: City of Trees Trust

Locations: Greater Manchester

Salary: £23,587.00

Working Hours: Full-Time

Type: Fixed term

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Job Description

We are looking for motivated individuals with a passion for working outside to join our Urban Forestry Services Team, undertaking a variety of practical projects across Greater Manchester. These projects will include woodland creation, standard tree planting, woodland management, greenspace improvement and other associated conservation works.

Full job description and person specification available on the City of Trees website: https://www.cityoftrees.org.uk/join-our-team/ 

Hours Per Week: 36

Role Type/Cause: Environment

Benefits:
  • Flexi-time
  • 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employer match up to 8% contribution pension scheme after 3-months service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Comprehensive health & wellbeing package

Flexible Working: Flexitime

This position can not be job shared

This position is not suitable as a secondment opportunity

Contact Name: HR

Contact Details: [email protected]

Application Instructions:

If you would like to apply for the role, please send a CV and cover letter to the HR Team at [email protected] 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 21st November 

The recruitment process will be carried out in two stages: 

  • Stage 1: Face to face interview, held at the City of Trees office in Trafford Park on Thursday 27th November
  • Stage 2 (For candidates who are shortlisted following the initial interview): Practical session and opportunity to meet our Urban Forestry Services Team. W/c 1 st December, likely to be Tuesday 2nd Dec in Styal


Posted on 10 November 2025

Closes today

Interviews week commencing 27 November 2025

Interviews on 27 November 2025

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