Executive Tree, Park & Landscape Officer

Help Shape a Greener, Healthier Cork City! ?

Cork City Council is hiring an Executive Tree, Parks & Landscape Officer to join our Parks & Recreation Team.

This is your chance to play a key role in protecting and enhancing Cork's urban forests, parks, and green spaces. We are building a panel to fill both permanent and temporary vacancies.

If you are a passionate professional ready to drive climate action, biodiversity, and sustainable urban design, we want to hear from you!

? The Role

Reporting to the Senior Parks & Landscape Officer, you will provide professional arboricultural and landscape expertise to support:

• Strategic Tree Management: Protecting and integrating trees into Cork’s greening plans.
• Green Infrastructure: Developing safe, high-quality, and attractive public spaces.
• Climate & Biodiversity: Leading projects that support climate action objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working with planners, elected members, and the public.

? Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must hold:

• A Level 8 qualification (or higher) on the NFQ in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, or Natural/Environmental Science.

✨ What We Are Looking For (Desirable)

• 5+ years of post-graduate experience in managing parks, urban forestry, green infrastructure, or public realms.
• Strong knowledge of planning law, procurement, and contract management.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication skills to advise stakeholders and prepare technical reports.
• Deep commitment to health & safety compliance and public service values.

Please see Job Specification and Candidate Information Booklet on our website for full details. Link here: Executive Tree, Parks & Landscape Officer - Cork City Council