In December 2020, The Tree Council and Partners received confirmation that their joint £1.8m bid to Defra’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund had been successful. The 18-month programme, called Close the Gap, focuses on hedgerows and is jointly presented by The Tree Council, with People’s Trust for Endangered Species, Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group, Moor Trees, University of Reading and Hedgelink, (the partnership organisation for those with an interest in hedgerows). The Tree Council is the lead partner guiding the delivery of the programme. We’re looking for a skilled Community Engagement Officer who can demonstrate a passion for connecting people and the environment and inspiring communities to take local action. You will have minimum three years’ experience of work