Arboriculture Service Leader Canopy Growth & Strategy

Oxfordshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Relocation scheme

Company van

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Learning & development

Discounts

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Arboriculturist Manager to lead the Tree Service and drive canopy growth across the County. You will influence policy and strategy while heading a 19-person team, delivering proactive tree care and major projects from Sutton Farm, Stanton Harcourt.

This role requires strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for growing canopy cover within a flexible, agile working environment.

Qualifications

• Senior arboriculturist with team leadership experience.
• Experience delivering tree management and canopy growth programs.
• Ability to influence policy and strategy at high levels.
• Willingness to work across county with flexible agile working.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 19 arboricultural professionals.
• Oversee operational management of tree stock and planting.
• Promote transparency with communities.
• Develop and grow the Tree Service and manage major projects.

Skills

Arboriculture

Leadership

Policy influence

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arboriculture

Job description

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Arboriculturist Manager to lead the Tree Service and drive canopy growth across the County. You will influence policy and strategy while heading a 19-person team, delivering proactive tree care and major projects from Sutton Farm, Stanton Harcourt.

This role requires strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for growing canopy cover within a flexible, agile working environment.