Urban Forest Officer – Shape Nottingham’s Green Future

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

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a skilled Tree Officer to help manage, protect and enhance the city's extensive tree stock and woodland assets. You will work with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to deliver a professional arboricultural service across the city in line with the Urban Forest Strategy.

Your duties include inspections, risk assessments, managing maintenance programmes, producing technical reports and engaging with residents, developers and partner organisations to shape

Qualifications

• Arboricultural qualification equivalent to QCF Level 4 in Arboriculture.
• Significant experience inspecting, surveys and risk management.
• Knowledge of arboricultural legislation, industry standards and health and safety.
• Experience managing contractors, projects and programmes.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with residents, developers, councillors and partners.
• Experience using tree management systems, GIS mapping tools and MS Office.
• 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

Arboricultural knowledge

Tree inspections

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Contractor management

Communication

GIS mapping

MS Office

Driving licence

Tools

GIS mapping tools

Microsoft Office

Tree management systems

Job description

Nottingham City Council is seeking a skilled Tree Officer to help manage, protect and enhance the city's extensive tree stock and woodland assets. You will work with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to deliver a professional arboricultural service across the city in line with the Urban Forest Strategy.

Your duties include inspections, risk assessments, managing maintenance programmes, producing technical reports and engaging with residents, developers and partner organisations to shape