Tree Officer

Nottingham City Council, Woodthorpe, Gedling

Tree Officer

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Nottingham City Council, Woodthorpe, Gedling

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 13 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4d6dc699515e4083b15e6cde30e8a775

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about trees and their vital role in our urban environment? Do you want to help protect and enhance a city's green infrastructure? We're looking for three knowledgeable and enthusiastic Tree Officer's to join our Parks and Open Spaces team, a key part of Neighbourhood Services. Why This Role Matters Our trees are a vital natural asset, enhancing biodiversity, improving air quality, and bringing wellbeing to our communities. As a Tree Officer, you'll help us deliver our Urban Forest Strategy by managing a diverse tree stock across the city. This is your chance to shape, protect, and expand a living legacy for future generations. What You'll Be Doing

  • Inspect and assess the health of council-owned trees across parks, streets, schools, and woodlands
  • Lead on the planning and delivery of arboricultural projects and planting schemes
  • Provide expert guidance on tree preservation, planning applications, and legal matters
  • Respond to public enquiries and emergencies with professionalism and technical know-how
  • Work alongside contractors, developers, residents, and internal teams to protect and grow our urban forest
  • Play a leading role in policy development, risk management, and the evolution of the city's Urban Forest Strategy
  • Contribute to education, awareness and community engagement through events, talks and campaigns

    We're seeking someone with:
  • A recognised qualification in Arboriculture (minimum QCF Level 4)
  • Strong practical knowledge of tree inspections, pests/diseases, legislation and risk assessment
  • Experience managing large-scale tree stock and delivering high-quality arboricultural services
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills - including the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly
  • Strong organisational and supervisory abilities - managing contractors, budgets and performance
  • A proactive, collaborative approach, ready to engage with residents, colleagues, developers and stakeholders
  • A valid UK driving licence and a commitment to working flexibly, including out-of-hours cover when needed, Disability Confident
  • About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

    At Nottingham City Council, we don't just value our urban trees, we champion them. You'll be part of a team that's passionate about green spaces and committed to environmental leadership. In return for your skills and commitment, we offer:
  • A salary of £35,235
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment
  • A real opportunity to influence the future of our urban forest
  • Training and continuous professional development
  • Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme
  • A role where no two days are the same, and where your work truly makes a difference

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