Tree Officer

Job Description

Based at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar. This role is hybrid, with approximately 80% work from home and 20% from the office.

Angus Council offers flexible working, generous leave, a local government pension scheme, and a range of discounts.

Interview date:
Tuesday, 17 February 2026.

The salary placement will be in line with the Tree Officer career grade structure for this position.

• Undertake arboricultural assessments and surveys, provide tree‑work reports and administer tree databases.
• Provide advice and respond to arboriculture‑related enquiries, ensuring compliance with professional best practice, council policies and health and safety legislation.
• Develop the council’s woodland management plans.
• Assist in sourcing funding opportunities and plan woodland management projects based on management plans.
• Design and supervise planting and maintenance projects related to trees and woodlands.
• Prepare and manage applications, documentation and consultation on behalf of Angus Council in terms of forestry policy and regulations.
• Support and lead tree‑planting works in collaboration with members of the community.

Please refer to the job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this role.

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following groups who meet the essential criteria: people with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care‑experienced young people, ex‑armed forces personnel, employees with caring responsibilities, and young people on apprenticeships or placements who meet the essential criteria.