Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services.
The Councils are committed to being a customer‑driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.
Senior Tree Officer
Bromsgrove District Council
Directorate: L.E.C
Grade: 8 (£40,777 - £45,091)
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Bromsgrove & Redditch
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Tree Officer to join our Environmental Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing and protecting the tree and woodland assets across Bromsgrove and Redditch, ensuring our districts remain safe, attractive, and environmentally rich places to live and work.
You will lead on arboricultural and silvicultural matters, provide expert advice to colleagues, councillors, partners and the public, and ensure that all statutory responsibilities relating to Tree Preservation Orders, Conservation Areas, High Hedges and woodland management are met.
This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys problem‑solving, and is passionate about delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused services.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing the Councils’ tree and woodland stock in line with best arboricultural and ecological practice
* Leading and developing a professional, customer‑focused team using a systems‑thinking approach
* Planning consultations. Committee meetings. GIS work. Highways works. General day‑to‑day enquiries incl. site visits.
* Leading on Insurance/subsidence cases
* Leading on replanting schemes and woodland creation.
* Overseeing Tree Preservation Orders, Conservation Area notifications, High Hedge cases and woodland management. This includes creation of and applications for works on TPO’s.
* Preparing contract documentation and managing contractor performance
* Acting as an expert witness in enforcement and legal proceedings
* Planning and prioritising workloads to meet customer demand
* Working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners and other councils
* Managing budgets, resources, equipment and health & safety responsibilities
* Providing high‑quality written and verbal advice, reports and consultations
* Supporting out‑of‑hours services on a rota basis
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and strong leadership skills. You will have:
Essential Experience & Skills
* 3–4 years’ experience in arboriculture or silviculture
* At least 2 years’ experience managing staff
* Strong knowledge of arboricultural legislation, TPOs, planning consultations and tree‑related issues
* Experience managing budgets
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive, “can‑do” approach
* Understanding of health & safety responsibilities and safe working practices
Qualifications
* Full UK driving licence
* LANTRA and/or a nationally recognised arboricultural qualification
* Good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE English & Maths or equivalent)
Desirable
* Experience in wider environmental operations
* Knowledge of council policies
* Experience with procurement and contract management
* Familiarity with IT systems and databases
Why Join Us?
* The chance to make a real impact on the local environment
* A supportive team committed to continuous improvement
* Opportunities for training, development and progression
* A varied and rewarding workload with autonomy and responsibility
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about trees, committed to excellent service, and ready to lead a team that keeps our districts safe and looking great, we’d love to hear from you. Please select the ‘Apply’ button.
Additional Information
* pension
* generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro‑rata)
* flexible working, where appropriate
* Employee Assistance Programme
* access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more
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