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Tree Officer

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Tree Officer

Location: County Hall, Leicestershire
 Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week), Hybrid Working

Pay: £23.33 per hour (Umbrella rate)

Are you passionate about trees, woodlands, and the environment? We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Tree Officer to join our specialist team, helping to manage and protect the County Council's trees, woodlands, and green infrastructure.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding role combining site inspections, technical advice, project management, and environmental stewardship. You will provide professional forestry and arboricultural advice to council services, landowners, contractors, partner organisations, and members of the public.

You will play a key role in managing the County Council's tree assets, carrying out tree inspections, supporting tree planting initiatives, supervising contractors, maintaining records and databases, and helping to deliver forestry and arboricultural projects across Leicestershire.

This is a hybrid position, with a mix of site-based work, office attendance, and home working.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out tree inspections on highways, council land, and other sites.
Provide professional advice on tree management, woodland management, and arboricultural matters.
Assist with the delivery of the Council's tree planting and free tree schemes.
Prepare technical reports, specifications, plans, and contract documentation.
Manage and update tree inventories, inspection records, and databases.
Obtain quotations, issue work orders, supervise contractors, and monitor completed works.
Support budget monitoring, grant applications, and project costing.
Liaise with landowners, contractors, local authorities, emergency services, and members of the public.
Assist with emergency responses to tree-related incidents and severe weather events.

About You

You will have experience or qualifications in arboriculture, forestry, woodland management, or a related discipline, together with a good understanding of tree identification, tree health, pests, diseases, and current industry best practice.

You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload. A collaborative approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service are essential.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are required.

If you're interested, please contact Becky Coxon on

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

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