Join Us as a Tree Officer – Help Shape the Future of Our Urban Forest!
Location: Woodthorpe Grange, Nottingham, NG5 4HA
Salary: (Grade G) £35,235 - £37,938 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37
Worker Category: Hybrid
Closing Date: 27th July 2025
Are you passionate about trees and their vital role in our urban environment? Do you want to help protect and enhance a city's green infrastructure? We’re looking for three knowledgeable and enthusiastic Tree Officer's to join our Parks and Open Spaces team, a key part of Neighbourhood Services.
Why This Role Matters
Our trees are a vital natural asset, enhancing biodiversity, improving air quality, and bringing wellbeing to our communities. As a Tree Officer, you’ll help us deliver our Urban Forest Strategy by managing a diverse tree stock across the city. This is your chance to shape, protect, and expand a living legacy for future generations.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Inspect and assess the health of council-owned trees across parks, streets, schools, and woodlands
2. Lead on the planning and delivery of arboricultural projects and planting schemes
3. Provide expert guidance on tree preservation, planning applications, and legal matters
4. Respond to public enquiries and emergencies with professionalism and technical know-how
5. Work alongside contractors, developers, residents, and internal teams to protect and grow our urban forest
6. Play a leading role in policy development, risk management, and the evolution of the city’s Urban Forest Strategy
7. Contribute to education, awareness and community engagement through events, talks and campaigns
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone with:
8. A recognised qualification in Arboriculture (minimum QCF Level 4)
9. Strong practical knowledge of tree inspections, pests/diseases, legislation and risk assessment
10. Experience managing large-scale tree stock and delivering high-quality arboricultural services
11. Excellent communication and report writing skills – including the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly
12. Strong organisational and supervisory abilities – managing contractors, budgets and performance
13. A proactive, collaborative approach, ready to engage with residents, colleagues, developers and stakeholders
14. A valid UK driving licence and a commitment to working flexibly, including out-of-hours cover when needed
Why Join Us?
At Nottingham City Council, we don’t just value our urban trees, we champion them. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about green spaces and committed to environmental leadership. In return for your skills and commitment, we offer:
15. A salary of £35,235
16. A supportive and collaborative working environment
17. A real opportunity to influence the future of our urban forest
18. Training and continuous professional development
19. Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme
20. A role where no two days are the same, and where your work truly makes a difference
Ready to Grow Your Career with Us?
Apply now and become a vital part of the team protecting and nurturing our city’s treescape.
Apply by 27th July 2025
For more information or to request an informal chat, please contact: Rob Haque
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the for applicants page.
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: TBC
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