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 .
- 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
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:
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