T190 - Tree Officer

At Broxtowe Borough Council we are passionate about the Environment and have made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2027. Whilst this will be a challenging target, we have a drive to implement improvements across the borough and this role will play a key part in achieving our target.

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated professional to join our Environment Team. You will lead on all tree works and their management across the Borough’s parks and green spaces, responding to tree-related queries and ensuring the health and sustainability of our trees.  

The role is primarily based at our Kimberley Depot, although you will be expected to travel across the Borough (designated driver status is assigned to this role).

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Broxtowe thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement and local government pension scheme.

We’re looking for an individual who has experience in:

• Proven experience in tree management and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of tree species, health assessments and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with residents and other stakeholders.

 The ideal candidate would:

• Hold a relevant qualification in arboriculture.
• Demonstrates a passion for environmental conservation.
• Has experience in managing tree-related projects and works collaboratively within a team.
• Possesses strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Is proficient in using digital tools for reporting and record keeping.
• Holds a valid driving licence.

 What you need to know:

If you’d like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Emma Georgiou, Head of Environment on 0115 917 3189.

Please quote reference No: T190

Closing date:  13 April 2025 

Expected interview date: w/c 12 May 2025 

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Why join us?

The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.

As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.

As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme.

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