Tree Service Manager

Oxfordshire County Council; Town of Oxford; Presencial; CAD 114.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Oxfordshire County Council’s Tree Service is seeking an experienced Manager to lead a team of 19 arboricultural professionals and to steer this key service through ongoing change. You will drive proactive tree care, canopy growth and tree retention across Oxfordshire, promoting transparency and building trust with communities, residents and stakeholders.

The role has autonomy to influence policy and strategy at the highest levels of the organisation and leads major planting projects and service

Formación

• Experience as an Arboriculturist or equivalent leadership role in a tree management service.
• Proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and manage change.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and public communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Oxfordshire County Council's Tree Service and a team of 19 arboricultural professionals.
• Drive proactive tree care, canopy growth and tree retention across the county.
• Influence policy and strategy at the highest levels and manage major planting projects.

Descripción del empleo

Tree Service Manager

Company: Oxfordshire County Council Salary: £60,955 to £64,482 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Oxford, OX1 1ND Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

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.

About you

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 -

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