Tree Safety and Conservation Manager

Venn Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Tree Safety and Conservation Manager to oversee a dedicated tree team in the United Kingdom. This role involves managing tree safety across land, planning tree works, and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in arboriculture, experience in tree management, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead biodiversity initiatives.

Benefits

Recommendation Scheme with vouchers

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in tree management.
• Strong understanding of arboriculture and habitat management.
• Sound grasp of H&S legislation, risk assessments, and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the in-house tree team ensuring safe working practices.
• Conduct tree safety inspections and produce detailed reports.
• Oversee contractor compliance with qualifications and insurance.

Skills

Understanding of arboriculture

Knowledge of habitat management

Understanding of H&S legislation

Professional experience in tree management

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or Countryside Management

Certificate of Professional Tree Inspection

Job description

Tree Safety and Conservation Manager

Permanent

We are looking for a Tree Team Manager to manage a dedicated tree team, oversee tree safety across all TDC land, and act as the responsible manager for tree‑related incidents, liaising with HSE, insurance, and internal Health & Safety. The role includes planning, inspecting, reporting, and coordinating essential tree works, as well as contributing to wider biodiversity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the in‑house tree team, ensuring safe working practices, up‑to‑date training, and effective delivery of prioritised works
• Conduct comprehensive tree safety inspections using digital surveying tools and produce detailed reports with risk ratings and work recommendations
• Prepare and submit TPO and Conservation Area applications
• Support and manage the Tree & Biodiversity Coordinator to deliver planting schemes, replacement programmes, and conservation grassland projects
• Oversee contractor compliance, ensuring all qualifications, permissions and insurances meet legislation and best practice
• Manage budgets (approx. £250,000) covering staff, vehicles, machinery, and equipment
• Work collaboratively with councillors, TDC departments, residents and external partners
• Manage team of 4

Skills, experience and knowledge required

• Strong understanding of arboriculture, woodland and habitat management
• Sound grasp of H&S legislation, risk assessments and incident management
• Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in tree management
• Certificate of Professional Tree Inspection (or equivalent)
• Degree in Arboriculture or Countryside Management
• Full UK manual driving licence

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to [e-mail]

*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street