Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date & Time: 11.59pm, 05 November 2026
Interview Method: Face to Face
Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
As a Neighbourhood Operative Level 2, you'll help shape a greener Manchester by delivering biodiversity projects, enhancing habitats and creating thriving spaces for people and wildlife across the city.
In this role you will be:
- Planting, establishing and maintaining trees, hedgerows, shrubs and woodland areas.
- Watering and caring for newly planted trees and landscaping schemes to ensure successful establishment.
- Creating, managing and maintaining wildflower meadows and other species-rich habitats.
- Carrying out habitat improvement works to support biodiversity, including planting for pollinators and wildlife.
- Undertaking weed control, mulching, pruning and vegetation management in line with best practice.
- Working safely with machinery, tools and equipment while maintaining high standards of environmental stewardship.
- Supporting community and partnership projects that promote biodiversity and environmental sustainability across Manchester.
- Contributing to the delivery of Manchester's biodiversity and climate change objectives through practical conservation work.
For queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, William White, at [email protected] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. This route is for vacancy-related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.
Pre-employment Checks
If you are successful, your appointment will be subject to completing the relevant pre-employment checks. These checks will be carried out as part of our recruitment process and include:
- Qualifications
- PA1 and PA6 certification.
- Use of a tractor with mower and side-arm flail.
- NVQ Amenity Horticulture or RHS Level 2 Horticulture.
- Use of chainsaw and wood chipper.
- Understanding of biodiversity in urban spaces.
- Driving Licence - The successful candidate must hold a full valid driving licence as they will be required to drive a vehicle in accordance with council regulations.
- Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
For more information on these checks, please visit our checks page .