Urban Forest Officer: Tree Care & Policy Delivery

Golearnleicestershire; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Professional development

Lead high-profile projects

Supportive working environment

Make a difference

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is recruiting Tree Officers to help manage, protect and enhance Nottingham's extensive tree stock and woodlands. You will deliver arboricultural management across the city and support the Urban Forest Strategy with technical guidance and stakeholder engagement.

You will inspect, survey and assess risks, supervise maintenance, produce plans and reports, and lead on community engagement and tree planting initiatives.

Qualifications

• Arboricultural qualification equivalent to QCF Level 4 in Arboriculture.
• Significant experience undertaking tree inspections, surveys and risk management.
• Sound 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 confidently with residents, developers, councillors and partners.
• Experience using tree management systems, GIS mapping tools and Microsoft 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

Arboriculture expertise

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

QCF Level 4 in Arboriculture

Tools

GIS mapping tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nottingham City Council is recruiting Tree Officers to help manage, protect and enhance Nottingham's extensive tree stock and woodlands. You will deliver arboricultural management across the city and support the Urban Forest Strategy with technical guidance and stakeholder engagement.

You will inspect, survey and assess risks, supervise maintenance, produce plans and reports, and lead on community engagement and tree planting initiatives.