Location
Nottingham (city-wide working)

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
£37,563 - £40,444 per annum (Grade G) (pro-rata for part-time)

About the Role
Nottingham City Council is seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Tree Officer to help manage, protect and enhance the city's extensive tree stock and woodland assets. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Council's Urban Forest Strategy, ensuring Nottingham remains a greener, healthier and more sustainable city for future generations. You will work alongside colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to deliver a professional arboricultural management service across the city. Your responsibilities will include 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 to ensure high standards; leading consultations, community engagement and tree planting initiatives; and acting as an advocate for Nottingham's trees and green spaces.

Experience
Significant experience undertaking tree inspections, surveys and risk management. Experience managing contractors, projects and operational programmes. Experience using tree management systems, GIS mapping tools and Microsoft Office applications.

About you
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to confidently engage with residents, developers, councillors and partner organisations. Sound knowledge of arboricultural legislation, industry standards and health and safety requirements. Ability to travel across the city and hold a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications
Arboricultural qualification equivalent to QCF Level 4 in Arboriculture.