Job Details:
Urban Forestry Assistant- Bolton
Urban Forestry Assistant- Bolton
Organisation: City of Trees Trust
Locations: Greater Manchester
Salary: £23,587.00
Working Hours: Full-Time (Mon-Fri)
Type: Fixed term
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. Please note, this is a physically demanding role that includes working outside in all weathers.
Due to the source of funding for this role, applicants for this role must have a Bolton post code.
Full job description and person specification on the City of Trees website: https://www.cityoftrees.org.uk/join-our-team/
Hours Per Week: 36
Role Type/Cause: Environment
- 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 the 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