Urban Forest Lead: City Tree Management & Plans

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of West Midlands Pension

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking an experienced Arboriculture Service Lead to shape the future of Birmingham's trees, woodlands, and green spaces. In this strategic leadership role, you'll lead the Tree Management Service, oversee major contracts and budgets, and drive delivery of the Urban Forest Master Plan.

This permanent role offers a senior opportunity to influence environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and community wellbeing across the city.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in arboriculture, forestry, or environmental management.
• Strong leadership, project management, and financial management skills.
• Experience managing contracts and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of legislation, urban forestry, and environmental sustainability.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Birmingham's Tree Management Service and specialist teams.
• Drive city-wide arboriculture and woodland management programmes.
• Deliver the Urban Forest Master Plan and sustainability objectives.
• Manage contracts, budgets, and key stakeholder relationships.
• Use data and GIS insights to support decision-making and service improvement.
• Champion community engagement and promote the benefits of urban forestry.

Skills

Arboriculture

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

GIS insights

Legislation knowledge

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking an experienced Arboriculture Service Lead to shape the future of Birmingham's trees, woodlands, and green spaces. In this strategic leadership role, you'll lead the Tree Management Service, oversee major contracts and budgets, and drive delivery of the Urban Forest Master Plan.

This permanent role offers a senior opportunity to influence environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and community wellbeing across the city.