Job Title: Tree Officer Location of work: Earlswood Depot Salary: £35,820 - £41,925 (dependant on experience) Basis: Permanent, Full time About the Role Are you looking for a new career opportunity in a fast developing, forward thinking, ambitious, and commercially focused organisation? The Tree Officer is an exciting role within the Greenspaces team, designed to complement and support the Council’s existing teams. This role will provide expert guidance and professional input across all aspects of Council-managed greenspaces. The role includes inspecting and assessing the condition of trees on Council owned land, support in the delivery of the forestry and planning application process, promoting biodiversity and ecological benefits and identifying and mitigating risks posed by diseased or unstable trees. About the Person Experience in tree surveying and associated activities, such as identification of diseases/conditions. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, together with strong organisational ability and accurate attention to detail. Knowledge of the biology and management of trees in public greenspace settings. Knowledge of current environmental practices and policies. Able to collect, accurately record, process and present a range of information, manually and electronically to agreed timescales. Self-motivated and able to plan and organise own workload. Qualifications: Completion of technical-based higher education qualification relating to arboriculture. Full UK driving licence. Staff Benefits In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits. We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. Additional Information For an informal discussion about the role, please call Michael Hill, Greenspaces Manager on 01737 276391 We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role. Closing date: Wednesday 27th August 2025 Interview date: w/c 8th September Values and Behaviours Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation. See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us. Click here to view a Job Summary, Person Specification and Employment Pack.