Location
Brixton Hill, London

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Availability required for out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.

Salary
£43,308 rising in annual increments to £45,852 per annum inclusive

About the Role
Join Lambeth Council’s Tree Services team at an exciting time of transformation and growth. As Arboricultural Officer, you will support the Tree Services Manager in managing and maintaining a large stock of trees across the borough’s public realm. Your responsibilities will include recording and inspecting trees, preparing work programmes, maintaining accurate records using the Ezytreev database, issuing tree work orders, and overseeing tree planting schemes.

You will act as a key point of contact for tree-related enquiries from the public and stakeholders, carrying out site visits across Lambeth and beyond, and providing expert technical advice. This role offers excellent training opportunities and career development within Lambeth Landscapes and the wider council.

Lambeth Council is committed to maintaining healthy and safe trees that maximise environmental and economic benefits for the community. You will be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic team including climbers, ground staff, tree officers, and other landscape professionals, working together to deliver high-quality arboricultural services aligned with the council’s One Lambeth values of Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

Experience
Substantive knowledge and experience in arboriculture, including previous involvement in managing a large tree stock. Experience using IT data systems for record keeping and reporting is essential.

About you
Self-motivated, hard-working, and committed to delivering arboricultural services to the highest standards. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with the public and stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse and dynamic team environment.

Qualifications
Minimum Level 4 qualification in arboriculture. A clean driving licence is required to carry out site visits across the borough and beyond.