A Project Development & Grants Coordinator will develop projects and secure income for our tree planting programme in London.

This is an exciting role for an individual to develop projects and raise essential funds to plant urban woodlands and neighbourhood trees in parks, schools, streets and estates across London. We seek an ambitious individual to build upon Trees for Cities’ strong track record of planting trees across London.

It’s about developing partnerships and meeting targets.

To be a successful Project Development & Grants Coordinator you will develop and manage partnerships with London landowners and grant-making trusts, foundations, lottery and government. You will research suitable funders, develop strong applications, and coordinate partnerships with grant funders including reporting and grant claims. You will need to meet your personal income target which is part of the wider development team target.

Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.

Trees for Cities is the only charity working on a global scale focussed on planting urban trees. We work in 25 cities across the UK and overseas to transform outdoor spaces through planting trees. We are a game-changing, ambitious organisation which sets the standard for urban tree planting.

The sort of person we’re looking for.

High energy self starter who is responsive to the changing demands of an urban charity
Excellent verbal and written communicator
Well organised with meticulous administration skills, paying close attention to detail
Target driven, goal orientated with proven experience in grants fundraising and partnership development
Able to represent the charity at meetings and generate new partnerships
Interest in the urban environment and an enthusiasm for urban trees

Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer.