Arboriculture Officer

Flagship Housing; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the UK is seeking an Arboriculture Officer (Tree Inspector) to join their team. The role involves managing and inspecting a large tree stock, advising on arboricultural practices, and ensuring safety within communities. The ideal candidate will have arboriculture experience and a Professional Tree Inspector qualification. This position requires a full driving license and offers opportunities for impact through improved local environments. The position is mobile, providing a company vehicle for travel throughout designated areas.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Community-focused work

Opportunity to improve local environments

Qualifications

• Experience in arboriculture with a focus on tree inspections and management.
• Ability to handle tree-related inquiries and advise on management practices.
• Full driving license to operate provided company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Act as a responsive Tree Inspector, ensuring safety through inspections.
• Collaborate with teams to promote best-practice urban forestry.
• Investigate tree-related subsidence and manage practical risk solutions.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Customer-focused experience

GIS software familiarity

Understanding of tree subsidence

Organisational skills

Education

Professional Tree Inspector (PTI or equivalent) qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about caring for trees and creating greener, safer neighbourhoods? We’re looking for someone to join our team as an Arboriculture Officer (Tree Inspector), helping us manage and protect Flagship Group’s extensive tree stock. Your work will play a vital role in safeguarding residents, strengthening communities, and stewarding healthy urban forests—across more than 40,000 trees

Location: Cambridge, Huntingdon and surrounding areas

As this is a mobile position you will be provided with a company vehicle.

Role Responsibilities:

• Act as a responsive Tree Inspector, handling tree-related enquiries and carrying out inspections that keep people and property safe.
• Inspect and manage Flagship Group’s tree stock, working closely with the Arboriculture Services Manager, Lead Arborists, and coordinators to plan and schedule works.
• Advise colleagues on BS 5837, Arboriculture Impact Assessments (AIA), and the long‑term management of our tree stock (c. 40,000 trees).
• Investigate and provide advice on tree‑related subsidence cases, balancing risk, safety, and practical solutions.
• Respond to enquiries via email and face‑to‑face, raise work schedules, and maintain accurate records to ensure timely, compliant delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to promote best‑practice urban forestry, species selection, planting, and aftercare.
• Manage your own time to maximise efficiency and maintain clear communications during remote and lone working.

This is a rewarding opportunity to improve local environments, reduce risk, and make our communities greener and more resilient.

What We're Looking For:

• Arboriculture experience and Professional Tree Inspector (PTI or equivalent) qualification.
• Familiarity with GIS software and associated applications (across a variety of devices).
• Knowledge of BS 5837 and AIA reporting (experience producing reports is beneficial but not essential).
• Understanding of trees in relation to subsidence and practical risk management.
• Awareness of key legislation and best practice in species selection, planting, and aftercare, with working knowledge of BS 8545.
• Organised and professional, with experience in a customer‑focused environment and the ability to de‑escalate challenging conversations.
• Full driving licence.

Please see the attached Arboriculture Officer– The Part I Play Statement, for responsibilities and requirements details.

Click here for details of the benefits of Joining Bromford Flagship as a Arboriculture Officer.

How to Apply

Click Apply Online below and attach your CV along with a supporting statement explaining why you’re the right person for the job. Prefer to showcase your personality? You can submit a short video (up to 3 minutes) instead—just share the link in the supporting statement box.

Please check your email (including spam folders) regularly for updates.

Application Closing Date: 18th January 2025 (Midnight)

Applications may be reviewed, and candidates invited to interview ahead of the close date.

No Agencies please, we do not accept speculative applications.

Flagship Servicesis part of Bromford Flagship. By joining us youbecome part of a leading housing provider delivering community-focused services across the east, central and south west of England. We have a local approach, all backed by the scale and ambition of the Bromford Flagship Group. Join us to help create communities where people can put down roots, feel secure, and thrive.