Full job descriptionTree Officer - Local Authority
*Hourly Rate: £18.04 to £22.42 PAYE (Umbrella rates available on request)
*Location: Rotherham (Hybrid Working Available)
*Job Type: Full-time, Interim
Join our team as a Tree Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping and protecting Rotherham’s urban forest. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced arboricultural professional to manage, protect, and develop the Council’s extensive tree stock, ensuring public safety and environmental stewardship.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Act as the Council’s specialist adviser on all matters relating to trees and arboriculture.
*Manage a diverse range of Council-owned trees including street trees, trees within parks, trees in Council housing gardens, and Council-owned woodlands.
*Ensure trees are managed safely, sustainably, and in accordance with legislation, industry best practices, and the Council’s Tree Management Protocol.
*Conduct proactive tree inspections and risk assessments.
*Respond to enquiries from residents, elected members, and community groups.
*Develop and specify arboricultural works in accordance with BS3998.
*Manage and monitor tree work contractors.
*Provide specialist arboricultural advice to colleagues, partners, and the Local Planning Authority.
*Promote the value and importance of trees across the borough.
*Identify opportunities to improve and expand Rotherham’s tree canopy.
*Support wider Council objectives through partnership working across services such as Green Spaces and Development Control.
*Contribute to service planning, performance management, and continuous improvement activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Formal Arboricultural Qualification at Level 5 or equivalent.
*Lantra Professional Tree Inspection qualification.
*Professional Tree Inspector qualification.
*Extensive experience carrying out Visual Tree Assessments (VTAs).
*Experience identifying structural defects, tree health issues, and associated risks.
*Experience producing work specifications to BS3998 standards.
*Experience managing arboricultural contractors.
*Strong knowledge of legislation and legal responsibilities relating to tree management.
*Experience delivering excellent customer service to a wide range of stakeholders.
*Experience providing professional arboricultural advice.
*Experience managing or supervising staff within an arboricultural setting.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
*Effective project and performance management skills.
*Good IT skills across Microsoft Office and business systems.
Benefits:
*Hybrid working arrangements.
*Opportunities to lead projects and shape future service delivery.
*A collaborative working environment committed to professional development.
*The chance to directly influence and improve the borough’s tree cover and green infrastructure.
How to Apply:
If you’re an experienced arboricultural professional who wants to play a key role in protecting and enhancing Rotherham’s trees for future generations, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.