Urban Tree & Greenspace Officer

Manchester City Council; Greater Manchester; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave 26–31 days

35-hour week

Public sector pension

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced Tree Officer to manage and protect the city’s diverse tree population. Reporting to the Senior Tree Officer, you will deliver safe, sustainable urban forestry and support informed decisions with GIS records.

You will inspect trees, specify works, advise residents and developers, and help deliver Manchester's Tree Strategy while maintaining high safety and environmental standards.

Qualifikationen

• A minimum Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture with a commitment to progressing to Level 4
• PTI Professional Tree Inspection - Lantra is desirable with progression expectation
• CS30/31 - Chainsaw Maintenance and Felling Small Trees
• QTRA Practitioner qualification is desirable
• City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Emergency Treework Planning

Aufgaben

• Undertaking tree inspections, surveys and condition assessments across highways, parks, river valleys and open land
• Identifying arboricultural works per best practice and legislation
• Providing advice on tree-related enquiries from residents, councillors, developers and other stakeholders
• Investigating complaints, insurance claims and incidents involving trees
• Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring works meet specifications and quality standards
• Providing arboricultural input on planning applications and development proposals affecting trees
• Contributing to delivery of Manchester's Tree Strategy and environmental objectives
• Maintaining records using GIS and tree management software (Tree Plotter knowledge preferred)
• Assisting with emergency responses to dangerous trees after severe weather

Kenntnisse

Arboriculture knowledge

Communication skills

Independent working

Public safety

Ausbildung

Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture

Lantra PTI

CS30/31 Chainsaw

QTRA qualification

Level 3 Emergency Treework

Tools

GIS

Tree Plotter

Jobbeschreibung

Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced Tree Officer to manage and protect the city’s diverse tree population. Reporting to the Senior Tree Officer, you will deliver safe, sustainable urban forestry and support informed decisions with GIS records.

You will inspect trees, specify works, advise residents and developers, and help deliver Manchester's Tree Strategy while maintaining high safety and environmental standards.