Tree Officer

Ealing Council; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ealing Council's Tree Service manages over 90,000 trees across highways, parks and housing estates and provides guidance to Council departments. The Tree Officer will inspect trees, supervise contractors, assist in delivering the Tree Strategy and planting programme, and support environmental objectives.

A Level 3 arboricultural qualification (or Level 2 with progression) and access to a vehicle are required, with an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Hold an arboricultural qualification to a minimum of Level 3 (or Level 2 with plan to achieve Level 3).
• Access to a vehicle/transport for duties.
• Be subject to enhanced vetting and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cyclical tree inspections and monitor arboricultural contractors.
• Respond to customer enquiries and provide technical guidance as part of the Tree Service.
• Plan, coordinate and contribute to the borough's tree planting programme and canopy targets.
• Support delivery of Ealing's environmental objectives and professional development.
• Work with teams across the Council in a local authority or practical arboricultural context.

Education

Arboricultural qualification (minimum Level 3 or Level 2 with plan to achieve Level 3)

Tools

Vehicle access

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.

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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.

Closing datefor applications

Tuesday16November2026 23:59