Hometree charity is a landscape restoration charity with a national scope. Our work is to establish and conserve permanent native woodland, encouraging land regeneration and biodiversity through afforestation, restoration and education.
We're a small but rapidly growing charity, at an exciting stage of its development. We have a committed team, and an experienced group of eight board members. Hometree owns sites across the country and delivers workshops, and environmental services throughout Ireland.
What began as a tree-planting charity is growing into a project which endeavours to deeply connect people with nature, and facilitates a wide variety of projects that are fundamental to addressing both Ireland’s declining biodiversity and the unfolding climate challenge.
Our current fundraising comes from partnerships, people and businesses who share and wish to support Hometree’s goals and those who are curious to educate themselves and connect to their sense of stewardship for the natural world. We’ve worked with over 50 businesses, from small startups to multinational organisations like Medtronic, the global leader in medical technology.
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Project Manager: Communications & Community
Hometree is a nature restoration charity, based in the west of Ireland. We work to establish and restore resilient habitats, focusing on native temperate rainforests. Our approach integrates community, culture, science and natural systems. Through afforestation, conservation, restoration and education we hope to nourish the landscape and create new ways for communities to relate to nature.
We are seeking a Project Manager to sit within our Communications & Community function, to support the delivery of key projects and programmes. This includes driving the delivery of our cultural platform: Dinnseanchas, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard. This role is central to the team's success, acting as the operational backbone of the Communications & Community function and working closely with the Chief Communications Officer and Creative Producer to coordinate priorities, manage stakeholders and keep multiple workstreams moving.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of communications and community projects from inception through to completion.
Own the day-to-day project management and administration of Dinnseanchas, coordinating partners, contributors and internal teams.
Lead the operational delivery, logistics, and risk management for major public events, regional gatherings, and program showcases.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets and reporting processes.
Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and aligned with organisational objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage external agencies, partners and suppliers where required.
Support the planning and delivery of public events, community gatherings, campaigns and stakeholder engagements.
Essential Requirements
5+ years' experience in project management, account management or programme coordination.
Strong understanding of communications, PR, digital marketing or content production workflows.
Knowledge of arts, heritage, placemaking or community engagement programmes.
Proven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Exceptional organisational skills with attention to detail.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Experience managing budgets, timelines and external suppliers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
Strong problem-solving ability with a solutions-focused approach.
Experience using project management platforms e.g. Monday.com.
Passion for community engagement, culture, environmental issues or social impact.
Full driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally across Ireland.
Desirable Skills
Experience working within the charity, environmental, cultural or public sectors.
Experience delivering public events or cultural initiatives.
What We Offer
Salary: €34,000 - €40,000 (commensurate on experience)
Working hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00 - 17:30). Four day working week. Weekend work and overnights will occasionally be required.
Location: Remote with regular (approximately x2 monthly) visits to Hometree HQ in Ennistymon.
Annual Leave: 24 days annual leave in addition to public holidays.
Contract: 3 year fixed term contract, with permanent role subject to funding.
Please note you have to be based in Ireland. To apply, fill out this FORM with a CV and cover letter by 31st August 2026. If you have any questions, please reach out to Laura Costello at laura@hometree.ie
Our Values
Pioneering - We work at the forefront of nature restoration, prioritising new methods for restoring and protecting natural habitats. We are adaptable. In an ever changing landscape we are ready to adjust strategies to address emerging challenges and opportunities for people and nature.
Nurturing - We are inclusive and empathic. We recognise the interconnectedness between people and the nature and the need for holistic solutions. We foster a sense of stewardship, nurturing healthy ecosystems and communities alike.
Pragmatic - We are practical, science-led, open to others and to collaboration. We recognise the complex nature of the issues we are addressing. We aim to achieve positive impact for people and nature through integrated, cost- effective and workable solutions.
Hometree Board Member Position: Financial Expertise (Trustee Role)
Hometree is seeking to appoint a new Board Member (Trustee) with strong financial expertise to support the organisation at a critical stage of growth.
As Hometree continues to scale its impact in nature restoration, we are strengthening governance and financial oversight at Board level. This role will play an important part in guiding financial strategy, ensuring robust oversight, and supporting the organisation to operate effectively at increased scale.
We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in:
Financial management, accounting, or audit
Relevant financial qualification required
Charity or non-profit finance (desirable)
Strategic financial planning and risk management
Supporting organisations through growth or systems change
Board members contribute at a strategic level, working closely with the CEO, Senior Finance Team and Financial Sub-committee. This is an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation working to restore Ireland’s native woodlands and connect people with nature.
To submit your application please use this link:
Any questions please email sarah.oconnor@hometree.ie
Research Opportunities
Research Collaboration with final year Undergraduates, Master students, and Post-Docs.
Hometree welcomes collaboration with Undergraduates, Research Master’s students and Post-Docs interested in carrying out functional, applied ecological research within active restoration landscapes. Our sites provide opportunities to investigate how management interventions influence habitat condition, species composition, and ecosystem processes, with findings directly informing practical restoration and long-term conservation management.
We are particularly interested in projects that examine how restoration and land-management actions influence habitat condition, species composition, and ecosystem function. Priority research themes include:
Grassland management, grazing regimes, and early habitat recovery
Woodland restoration and native tree establishment in upland and lowland settings
Herbivore impacts and the effectiveness of exclusion and protection measures
Woodland expansion, habitat connectivity, and landscape-scale restoration potential
Habitat structure, microhabitats, and their role in supporting fauna
Ecosystem processes associated with deadwood, soils, and hydrology
Vegetation recovery following peatland and wetland restoration interventions
All projects must have the support of the student’s academic supervisor, and a letter of support will be required in advance of any project proceeding. This collaboration is not an internship or a stipend position. However, a small project budget may be available to contribute towards essential field equipment, subject to project scope and available funding.
Students will be expected to take primary responsibility for project design, data collection, and analysis. Hometree will provide site access, relevant background information where available, and coordination with land managers.
Please note, due to the small nature of our team, we will reply to you within 6 weeks of an application.
Hometree is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates will not be discriminated against based on age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, neurodiversity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, more creative, and more impactful in the work we do. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. If you’re passionate about Hometree’s mission but unsure whether you meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need.