Your new company
An established environmental and design consultancy is seeking an experienced Head of Arboriculture to lead its Arboriculture team in Manchester.
This senior leadership role is ideal for an experienced arboricultural professional looking to take ownership of team development, technical quality, project delivery, and strategic growth within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
Your new role
The main responsibilities of this role include:
* Lead, mentor, and develop the Arboriculture team, ensuring high professional standards and a supportive working culture.
* Oversee resourcing, workload planning, and staff development pathways
* Provide technical guidance on arboricultural matters across the team
* Manage and support arboricultural input across a range of schemes, including development projects, tree risk assessments, and strategic tree management plans.
* Review quality assurance reports, surveys, method statements, and planning documentation
* Solve complex arboricultural challenges and ensure compliance with industry best practice and relevant British Standards (e.g. BS5837)
* Act as a senior point of contact for clients, local authorities, and project partners
* Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development opportunities
* Attend meetings, workshops, and site visits, representing the arboricultural discipline at a high level
* Contribute to service development, enhancing processes, tools, and technical workflows
* Support commercial management, including fee proposals, budgeting, and project forecasting
* Ensure services are delivered effectively, efficiently, and on time
What you'll need to succeed
* 5+ years experience working within arboriculture, including leading teams and delivering complex consultancy projects
* Strong knowledge of BS5837 tree surveys, arboricultural impact assessments, and method statements
* Demonstrable experience mentoring and developing arboricultural professionals
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver high‑quality reports and technical advice
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
* Confident in managing client relationships and contributing to business development
* Proficiency in MS Office and digital survey tools
* Full UK driving licence
* Flexible approach to travel and occasional work outside standard hours
What you'll get in return
* Annual salary of £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
* Access to company pool cars
* Hybrid / flexible working patterns
* 24 days annual leave (Excluding bank holidays)
* Excellent career development opportunities
What you need to do now
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