General information Reference 005149 Closing Date 19/06/2026 Service Area Directorate Environment Service Area Admin / Clerical Category Administration/Clerical - Administration/Clerical All Job Title Tree Officer Grade BBU08 Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles) BBU08 31,537 - 34,434 Contract Type Full time permanent Contract Hours 37 Job Advert We are looking for a positive individual with drive and enthusiasm to join our Parks and Open Spaces team at Bedford Borough Council. Our team is dynamic, high-performing, and fast-paced, playing a significant role in delivering an attractive and diverse environment throughout Bedford Borough. The primary responsibility of the Tree Officer is to inspect our tree stock, address customer inquiries, and manage work with contractors to create and maintain a suitable green environment. We require the postholder to have a relevant qualification of at least Level 2 and the ability to inspect and manage our tree stock using our LOB system and mobile technology. The ideal candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, and well-organised, with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to providing service excellence. This role requires regular site visits, so it is essential to possess a full, clean, and current driving license. We are looking for someone who takes initiative and is dedicated to delivering a high standard of service. Closing date: 19th June 2026 Interview's: 6th July 2026 How to apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: · a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) · a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Guaranteed interview schemes Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. Visa Sponsorship Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role Additional Vacancy Information Allowance (pro rata for part time roles) N/a Work Pattern Monday to Friday 37 hrs per week Is this an enhanced DBS role? No Is this a politically restricted role? No Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker? Yes Location Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford Location Borough Hall Bedford Is this a designated car user position? Yes