Job Details
Job title: Arboriculture Officer
Job reference: 000012181
Date posted: 12/05/2026
Application closing date: 14/06/2026
Working Pattern: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday 07:00am – 15:00pm (on-call standby outside core hours)
Salary Grade: H £37,280 – £39,862 per year
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Stores Road Depot, Derby
We are looking for a skilled Arboricultural Officer to manage and protect the trees in the city, supporting the delivery of safe, attractive and sustainable parks and green spaces.
Responsibilities
* Lead a small team of arborists, chargehands, and tree inspector, promoting their personal development through Great Performance Conversations.
* Ensure tree inspections and surveys are conducted in line with risk and maintenance needs.
* Provide expert arboriculture advice to colleagues, members, residents and external partners.
* Prepare work specifications and schedules for tree works and monitor contractors on site.
* Contribute to the management of protected trees, including TPOs and trees in conservation areas.
* Respond to enquiries, service requests and tree emergencies.
* Participate in the delivery of a safe, attractive and sustainable parks and green space environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* Relevant arboriculture qualifications and practical experience in tree inspection and management.
* Confidence in making sound, evidence-based decisions and explaining recommendations clearly.
* Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and ability to travel across the city.
* Commitment to health and safety, excellent customer service and values, including equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Positive attitude and strong work ethos.
* Valid Full UK Driving Licence.
* Experience leading a team is desirable.
What We Offer
* Flexible work/life balance scheme
* Continued professional development opportunities and career conversations
* 27 days annual leave (increasing to 32 after 5 years), plus bank holidays
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
* Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
* Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
* Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
* Access to equality employee networks and support programmes
* Support for carers
Important Information
A successful candidate will be subject to an essential DBS check. All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a fair and inclusive employer, welcoming applications from people from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet essential requirements. We seek a diverse workforce reflective of the community we serve.
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