Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Trees for Cities is a fantastic place to work. We have a warm, inclusive and vibrant culture;
our team of 60 staff is highly motivated by the cause and well supported by the organisation.

We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and
passionate staff. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the HR Coordinator will support the
growth of the charity and the delivery of our People Plan to attract, recruit, develop and
retain a diverse and talented team through an inclusive organisational culture.

The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge of Human Resources and an aptitude for
general administrative responsibilities. You will have excellent administrative and IT skills
with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

There will be opportunity to grow and develop within this role, with involvement across a range
of HR projects including progression towards better use of technology to improve efficiency and
effectiveness.

ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES

Trees for Cities is the only national charity dedicated to improve lives by planting,
protecting and promoting urban trees. We do this by working closely with communities,
landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational change in towns and cities across
the UK and overseas. We plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to
create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds.

People are at the heart of our work. We are best known for our community planting days but
alongside these we run tree-related volunteering, training, events and activities to inspire
and enable, build capacity, and share ideas and knowledge.

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

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a busy HR department. They will
they will be a good communicator with strong people skills with the ability to work with
minimal supervision. This role is ideally suited to someone with a passion for HR and is
looking for a challenge, with an enthusiasm for environmental issues.

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.

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 ‘HR Coordinator’.

Closing Date: 9 am on Monday 22 January

Interview Date: w/c 29 January or w/c 5 February

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 an equal opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No: 1032154.