Senior Arboriculture & Woodland Officer

Westfield Secondary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield City Council’s Parks and Countryside Service seeks an arboricultural specialist to inspect trees, manage contracts, and advise on public safety and policy. The role involves responding to incidents, engaging with residents and officials, and supporting city-wide green space programs.

requirements include Arboriculture qualifications, 3+ years’ experience, and strong GIS/MS Office skills. A driving licence and willingness to work occasional evenings are expected.

Qualifications

• National Certificate level in Arboriculture or higher in forestry or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience in tree inspections, surveys and risk management.
• Knowledge of arboricultural legislation, standards and health and safety requirements.
• Experience creating, managing and monitoring contracts for tree work.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with residents, councillors and partners.
• Analytical skills for insurance claims related to subsidence/damage.
• Experience using tree management systems, GIS and MS Office.
• Willingness to learn and apply new guidance and policy.
• Flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the city.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine tree safety inspections across multiple sites.
• Create work contracts, manage tendering, and oversee contract completion.
• Handle external enquiries from the public and stakeholders.
• Provide arboricultural advice to departments, elected members and the public.
• Respond promptly to incidents and dangerous trees, including during severe weather.
• Act as advocate for Sheffield’s trees and green spaces.

Skills

Arboriculture cert

Tree inspections

Contract management

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Insurance claims

GIS mapping

MS Office

Continuous learning

Evenings/weekends

Driving licence

Education

National Certificate in Arboriculture or higher in forestry

Tools

GIS mapping tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sheffield City Council’s Parks and Countryside Service seeks an arboricultural specialist to inspect trees, manage contracts, and advise on public safety and policy. The role involves responding to incidents, engaging with residents and officials, and supporting city-wide green space programs.

requirements include Arboriculture qualifications, 3+ years’ experience, and strong GIS/MS Office skills. A driving licence and willingness to work occasional evenings are expected.