Urban Forest Officer

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Professional development

Lead projects

Flexible working

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is recruiting a Tree Officer to manage and protect the city’s extensive tree stock and woodland assets. You will help deliver the Urban Forest Strategy and support high standards across inspections, risk assessments and maintenance programmes.

The role requires arboricultural expertise, strong communication and stakeholder engagement, plus experience in contract and project management. City-wide, full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Arboricultural qualification equivalent to QCF Level 4 in Arboriculture.
• Significant experience undertaking tree inspections, surveys and risk management.
• Knowledge of arboricultural legislation, industry standards and health and safety requirements.
• Experience managing contractors, projects and operational programmes.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage with residents, developers, councillors and partner organisations.
• Experience using tree management systems, GIS mapping tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the city.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking tree inspections, surveys and risk assessments.
• Managing and monitoring tree maintenance programmes and budgets.
• Providing professional arboricultural advice to residents, schools, developers and Council services.
• Supporting the delivery of Nottingham's Urban Forest Strategy.
• Managing emergency tree incidents and participating in the out-of-hours rota.
• Producing technical reports, management plans and work specifications.
• Overseeing contractors and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Leading on consultations, community engagement and tree planting initiatives.
• Acting as an advocate for Nottingham's trees and green spaces.

Skills

Tree inspections

Risk management

GIS mapping

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Contractor management

Driving licence

MS Office

Education

Arboricultural qualification (QCF Level 4)

Tools

GIS software

Tree management systems

Job description

Nottingham City Council is recruiting a Tree Officer to manage and protect the city’s extensive tree stock and woodland assets. You will help deliver the Urban Forest Strategy and support high standards across inspections, risk assessments and maintenance programmes.

The role requires arboricultural expertise, strong communication and stakeholder engagement, plus experience in contract and project management. City-wide, full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary.