Tree Service Manager

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is in the unique position of offering new and exciting opportunities to join our growing Tree Service and as part of this work, we are looking to recruit [OD1] an experienced and inspirational Manager to take over the leadership of this key service area during a period of exciting and ongoing change. You will contribute to the proactive care of Oxfordshire County Council's tree stock by promoting the Tree Service and the benefits of trees to residents and stakeholders to ensure a holistic and consistent approach to tree care across the County. You will promote transparency and build trust with our communities. Proactive tree care, tree retention and canopy growth are all priorities for Oxfordshire County Council. This is your chance to lead our team of professionals to contribute to the delivery of these outcomes. This role has the autonomy to influence policy and strategy at the highest levels of the organisation and will head a team of 19 arboricultural professionals working on operational management of the tree stock, as well as new tree planting and supporting colleagues delivering major projects.

Are you an experienced Arboriculturist who wants a new challenge and the opportunity to deliver and influence tree retention and management across one of England's most beautiful and diverse treescapes? Are you already leading an arboricultural team and looking for your next step? Are you passionate about shaping, influencing and creating new opportunities for increasing canopy cover?

If the answer is 'YES' to any of the above, then you could be the person we're looking for to lead our Tree Service and to help us develop and grow our team of tree professionals. Find out more about the Tree Service - Oxfordshire County Council's Tree Service | Oxfordshire County Council Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible and agile working;
• Significant support from experienced tree professionals in the Tree Service;
• Access to a County work van as part of your role, depending on demand and availability;
• Technology to support agile working, where role permits;
• 30 days' holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
(Increasing to 32 days after 10 years' service);
• Offer access to a Relocation Scheme, depending on circumstances and conditions, should you need to consider moving closer to or into the County from where you currently live. Further details are available on request;
• Option to 'buy' additional holiday;
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support;
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%;
• Enhanced family friendly policies;
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel;
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing growth through attendance at workshops, conferences and seminars or completing relevant qualifications.
Interview date: w/c 14th December - This will be in person at our Sutton Farm site in Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire. Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent, We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.