Job Title: Tree Officer Pay Rate: £15.18 per hour Contract Duration: Up to 5 months (starting 16 August) Hours: 37 per week Location: Crawley, and across the borough About the Role: Meridian Business Support is seeking a motivated and qualified Tree Officer to join our Client on a temporary basis to provide essential cover for a vacant permanent position. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our arboriculture operations, helping to manage, maintain and protect the borough’s valuable tree stock. Key Responsibilities: Inspect and assess the condition of trees owned by the Council Provide expert advice on arboricultural matters, including disease, species identification, and structural integrity Coordinate tree surgery works under the direction of the Arboricultural Manager Assist in planning and delivering the Council’s tree planting programme Conduct tree surveys and maintain the tree database Respond to public enquiries and concerns regarding treesWhat We’re Looking For: We are looking for a candidate who holds a National Certificate in Arboriculture and has: A strong understanding of tree species, diseases, and British Standards for arboriculture Experience working in arboriculture or tree surgery Experience working directly with customers or clients Ideally, a Professional Tree Inspectors Qualification (or is currently working towards one) A full UK driving l...