Reports to: Chief Executive
Direct reports: Head of Marketing, Communications & Individual Giving Senior Engagement Manager
Member of: Senior Management Team, Leadership Team
Office location: Kennington SE11 4AS
Work arrangements: Office-based. Hybrid working arrangements considered (minimum 2 days in office)
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum

the role

This role is responsible for the development and delivery of Trees for Cities’ first community engagement strategy, creating a framework for how we inspire, involve and mobilise people to plant, protect and promote urban trees, in line with the strategic 3-year plan and annual business plan.

The Engagement & Marketing Director is responsible for leading the engagement with our external stakeholders: the people and communities where we operate, volunteers, and charity supporters. This involves developing and implementing engagement, marketing and communication plans, and generating growth of unrestricted income from individuals.

You will provide strategic and inspirational leadership of the Engagement & Marketing team to foster a culture of mutual support, trust, commitment and professional behaviour.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Engagement & Marketing Director plays a key role in the Senior Leadership Team by providing thoughtful and creative leadership and productive working relationships with other Directors and teams, helping to set the direction for the charity and tackle strategic challenges.

how to apply

To apply to become our Engagement & Marketing Director, please complete and send your CV and supporting statement (no longer than 2 sides), outlining why you are interested and how you meet the points on the Person Specification to jobs@treesforcities.org with the subject heading “Engagement & Marketing Director”.

To have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact Sylvia Linton, Head of HR at Trees for Cities on sylvia@treesforcities.org.

Closing Date: 29 May 2023
Short initial zoom conversations with long listed candidates: 5-8 June 2023
Informal phone conversations with the CEO for shortlisted candidates: 12-13 June 2023
Panel Interview Dates: 20 and 21 June 2023

Trees for Cities is committed to attracting, developing, motivating and retaining exceptional talent and to a work environment that recognises contribution, fosters respect and teamwork, and facilitates strong performance. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, recognising that diversity enriches all staff and our work across the UK and internationally. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic including race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or faith, or physical ability.