Tree Officer: Urban Forestry & Safety Lead

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Essential Car Allowance

35-hour work week

UK government pension scheme

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced Tree Officer to manage and protect the city’s trees, reporting to the Senior Tree Officer. You will deliver a safe, sustainable urban forest and support informed decisions using GIS records.

The role requires arboricultural expertise and strong communication skills to engage with residents and stakeholders. The successful candidate will maintain council-owned trees, contribute to the Tree Strategy, and use Tree Plotter for records.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture or equivalent with progression towards Level 4
• PTI Tree Inspection (Lantra) desirable but not essential
• CS30/31 in Chainsaw Maintenance and Felling Small Trees
• Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) qualification desirable
• Knowledge of Tree Plotter or similar GIS-based system preferred

Responsibilities

• Undertaking inspections, surveys and condition assessments of trees across highways, parks and open land
• Identify arboricultural works in line with best practice and legislation
• Provide advice on tree-related inquiries from residents, councillors and developers
• Investigate tree-related complaints, insurance claims and incidents
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure quality and safety standards
• Provide arboricultural input on planning applications and development proposals
• Contribute to the Tree Strategy and environmental objectives
• Maintain records using GIS and Tree Plotter where relevant
• Assist with emergency responses to dangerous trees after severe weather

Skills

Tree inspections

GIS knowledge

Public safety

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 Arboriculture

Lantra PTI Tree Inspection

City & Guilds CS30/31

QTRA Practitioner

City & Guilds Level 3 in Emergency Treework

Tools

Tree Plotter

GIS software

Job description

Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced Tree Officer to manage and protect the city’s trees, reporting to the Senior Tree Officer. You will deliver a safe, sustainable urban forest and support informed decisions using GIS records.

The role requires arboricultural expertise and strong communication skills to engage with residents and stakeholders. The successful candidate will maintain council-owned trees, contribute to the Tree Strategy, and use Tree Plotter for records.