Tree Officer

London Borough of Ealing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Ealing Council's Tree Service is responsible for the inspection and management of over 90,000 trees across highways, parks and housing estates. It provides technical guidance to all Council departments.

As Tree Officer you will deliver the Council's Tree Strategy, carry out cyclical inspections, oversee arboricultural contractors, and respond to customer enquiries. You will support planning and delivery of an ambitious tree planting programme to increase canopy cover and contribute to

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 arboricultural qualification or Level 2 with plan to achieve Level 3
• Experience in arboricultural industry
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Responsibilities

• Carry out cyclical tree inspections
• Monitor and manage arboricultural contractors
• Assist in planning and delivering the council's tree planting programme
• Respond to customer enquiries

Education

Arboricultural Cert L3

Job description

Tree Officer

Job Summary

Ealing Council's Tree Service is responsible for the inspection and management of over 90,000 trees growing within highways, parks and housing estates across the borough. In addition, the service provides technical, advisory and professional guidance to all Council departments.

As part of the Tree Service, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Council's Tree Strategy. Responsibilities include carrying out cyclical tree inspections, monitoring and managing arboricultural contractors, and responding to customer enquiries.

You will assist in planning, coordinating and delivering the Council's ambitious tree planting programme, helping to increase canopy cover across the borough and contributing to the delivery of Ealing's environmental and climate objectives.

You will have experience working within the arboricultural industry, either within a local authority setting or in a practical arboricultural role, together with a commitment to continuous professional and personal development.

As a successful candidate, you will hold an appropriate arboricultural qualification to a minimum of Level 3 (or equivalent), or a Level 2 and be able to achieve Level 3 within an agreed timeframe. You will also have access to a vehicle /transport for use in connection with your duties.

This role is subject to Ealing Council's enhanced vetting process.

Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and the post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Ealing's enhanced vetting process.

This is a permanent role with good opportunities for additional training, continuing professional development and career progression.

Ealing Council offers generous and flexible annual leave entitlement and enrolment into the local government pension scheme. Ealing Council recognises and values the diversity of all people and communities in the borough and in our staff.

This role is subject to enhanced vetting clearance.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence of this will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its Connected Communities agenda. We value equality, fairness, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all residents of the borough. We particularly encourage applications from early-career and mid-career professionals who are underrepresented in our workforce.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing's workforce.

All applications will be assessed on merit.

Please note that CVs are not accepted. Applicants must complete the application form and clearly address the criteria outlined in the person specification within the role profile, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how they meet each requirement.

Closing date for applications

Tuesday 16 November 2026 23:59