Location
Mansfield - Hermitage Lane
Hours
Full Time - includes requirement to respond to operational and emergency matters during and outside normal working hours, work outside normal hours when required, and participate in an on-call rota
Salary
£35,570 - £40,444 per year
About the Role
Mansfield District Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Tree Officer to manage, protect and enhance the District’s tree stock. This varied and influential role combines practical arboricultural work with statutory planning responsibilities, public enquiries, contractor supervision and support for the Council’s future Tree Strategy. As the Council’s first point of contact for tree matters, you will provide specialist arboricultural advice to Council departments, elected Members, residents, contractors and other stakeholders. You will respond to operational and emergency tree issues, investigate enquiries and complaints, and ensure tree works are completed safely, effectively and to required standards. Reporting to the Infrastructure Projects and Assets Assistant Manager, you will organise day-to-day tree-related activity, commission and supervise external contractors, and communicate work requirements and standards to employees and contractors. Although the role has no formal direct reports, it requires strong coordination, sound judgement and the ability to influence quality and compliance across arboricultural operations. The role involves site surveys, inspections and meetings across the District. Driving is essential and relevant DVLA licence checks will be undertaken. The postholder is eligible for a casual car user allowance and may be required to attend Council meetings. This is an opportunity to make a visible contribution to the local environment and public safety by applying your professional expertise across operational tree management, planning and protected-tree matters while supporting high-quality services and value for money for Mansfield’s communities.
Experience
Experience dealing with statutory bodies, residents, Councillors, community leaders and other Council officers is desirable. Practical experience in arboricultural operations and statutory planning responsibilities is advantageous.
About you
You must have strong coordination skills, sound judgement and the ability to influence quality and compliance across arboricultural operations. You need to be able to respond to operational and emergency matters during and outside normal working hours and participate in an on-call rota. You should be comfortable working outdoors and conducting site surveys and inspections across the District.
Qualifications
You must hold a degree in Arboriculture or an equivalent qualification. A full driving licence is essential.
