Landscape Design Manager (Maternity Cover)

ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES

Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation. Trees for Cities is the only
charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting thriving urban trees across the UK
and overseas.

We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated staff that
are passionate about trees and greening our urban environment. We are seeking a talented and
creative Landscape Design Manager to join our London based Design team. Ideally applicants will
have qualifications to Masters level or equivalent; with at least 5 years relevant experience;
chartered or actively seeking chartership. They will be solutions-focused with creative and
practical design skills, contractual administration and project delivery experience (from
concept to completion); possess strong communication, technical and graphic skills; and have a
proven ability to run a range of community-focused projects.

This contract is perfect for candidates who are seeking the opportunity to work on projects
that will have direct and positive impact on urban communities, schools and places that need
green interventions the most. Delivered through our Schools and Urban Forest programmes, Trees
for Cities’ teams are focussed on ensuring equitable, high quality green and blue interventions
in London and throughout the UK, where we seek to achieve tangible impact in the face of the
present Climate Emergency.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Scope out, survey and review delivery and quality control during and after installation for
  our Urban Forest and Schools projects.
• Produce engaging, accurate and innovative plans, details and specifications for hard and
  soft landscape works and tree planting, using our in house style supporting and steering other
  designers in the team.
• Specify and design schemes for tree and woodland planting projects in estates, public parks
  & open spaces, and school playground spaces for food growing, education, green
  infrastructure and SuDS / raingardens.
• Work closely with both our in house Build Team and as a contract administrator to ensure
  high quality project delivery, to specification and standards required, clear handover of
  design materials, specifications, tender documentation, sign offs and recorded meetings.
• Support our Engagement and Marketing & Communications team with clear and effective
  plans and illustrations within clear handover processes and time frames.
• Work closely with our Monitoring and Evaluation team to collect and record pre agreed data
  accurately to support internal and external funder and partner reporting.
• Attend and chair regular internal team meetings and represent TfC at events from time to
  time.
• Co-operate with Trees for Cities’ Health & Safety and Safeguarding Policies, to receive
  essential training to understand and follow correct procedures.
• Have flexibility for travel and occasional overnight stays to support project scoping,
  surveying and delivery. The Landscape Design Manager will be able to operate independently
  whilst working closely with the Design Team.

HOW TO APPLY

Click here to view full job description on our website. To apply, please send 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 to [email protected] with the subject heading
‘Landscape Design Manager’.

Deadline to apply: Thursday, 2nd May 2024

Interview dates: W/C 7th May 2024

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after
applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this
occasion you have not been selected for interview.

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.

Registered Charity No: 1032154

No agencies please.