Senior Greenspace Arborist & Tree Safety Lead

Torus Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

BUPA health cover

Aviva pension

Lease car scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Torus Group is seeking an experienced Greenspace Tree Officer to help shape and maintain the North West's green spaces, ensuring tree stock is safe and well managed. You will carry out tree asset surveys, prescribe management actions, produce contractor work instructions, and support health and safety checks, with opportunities to use GIS and engage with the public.

A Level 3 Arboriculture Diploma is required; a full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Professional Diploma in Arboriculture
• Experience carrying out tree assessments and inspections
• Knowledge of arboricultural management practices and principles
• Experience advising customers, stakeholders or members of the public on arboricultural matters
• Health & Safety legislation relating to arboricultural operations
• Experience using GIS/IT for recording tree survey data
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workloads
• Flexible approach and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships

Responsibilities

• Carry out tree asset and condition surveys and record data
• Assess trees and prescribe arboricultural management actions
• Produce work instructions for contractors and in-house teams
• Assist with monitoring tree work contracts
• Support planning and coordination of programmed and reactive tree works
• Issue work orders to contractors and teams
• Maintain electronic records and comply with data protection
• Carry out health & safety inspections and checks
• Provide arboricultural advice to managers and the public
• Respond to customer enquiries and support service delivery
• Assist with emergency responses involving dangerous trees
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver value for money
• Support continuous improvement and quality management

Skills

Tree surveys

GIS systems

Health & Safety

Customer service

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Level 3 Arboriculture Diploma

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Torus Group is seeking an experienced Greenspace Tree Officer to help shape and maintain the North West's green spaces, ensuring tree stock is safe and well managed. You will carry out tree asset surveys, prescribe management actions, produce contractor work instructions, and support health and safety checks, with opportunities to use GIS and engage with the public.

A Level 3 Arboriculture Diploma is required; a full UK driving licence is essential.