Arboricultural Officer, London Borough of Lambeth
Post: Arboriculture Officer
Reference: 2410
Salary: PO1: £43,308 per annum rising to £45,852 per annum inc. in annual increments
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council. We have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities through the Lambeth 2030 Plan, and we are delivering through the One Lambeth Programme and the One Lambeth Values and Behaviours: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.
About the Borough
Located in South London, Lambeth is a diverse borough with over 317,600 residents and more than 130 languages spoken. The borough offers green spaces, cultural assets, and strong educational and health institutions.
About the Team
Join Lambeth’s Tree Services team, providing tree management in-house and to private clients. You will work with climbers, ground staff, tree officers, and the wider Lambeth Landscapes operation, with training and career development opportunities.
About the Role
The council manages a large stock of trees in the public realm. You will support the Tree Services Manager by recording and inspecting trees, preparing work programmes, maintaining records on the Ezytreev database, issuing tree works orders, and overseeing planting schemes. You will handle tree-related enquiries, visit sites across the borough, and provide technical advice to the public and stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have substantive arboricultural experience, have managed a large tree stock, and hold a clean driving licence. You must have at least a Level 4 qualification in arboriculture, be proficient with IT data systems, and communicate clearly both in writing and verbally.
Contractual Details
Contracted hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday. Availability for out-of-hours emergency call-out rota is required.
Benefits
Competitive pay, generous annual leave, final salary pension, full PPE provided, training and career development within the tree service team and wider Lambeth Landscapes operations.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and supporting statement. Your statement should evidence core values (equity, kindness, accountability, ambition) and relevant arboricultural qualifications and certificates. An anonymised application process is in place; remove personal details when uploading your CV or statement. The council is an equal opportunities employer and supports safer recruitment, Stonewall diversity, and Living Wage commitments. Interviews are guaranteed for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. A Cifas check is required.
Contacts and Timelines
For informal discussion, contact Ajay Joshi at ajoshi@lambeth.gov.uk. Advert closes 11:59pm Sunday 2 November 2025.
Certifications and Evidence
Detailed job description and person specification are available via the job description link referenced in the original listing.
Additional Information
We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.
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