Tree Officer: Proactive Canopy

Tree Officer (Oxford)

Oxfordshire County Council’s Tree Service is looking to recruit three Tree Officer positions. Two roles are existing vacancies and one is a new opening. The role focuses on proactive tree care, tree retention and canopy growth across the county.

• Experienced Tree Officer/Arboriculturist seeking a new challenge.
• Recently qualified arboriculturist looking to gain practical experience.
• Tree Surgeon/Climbing Arborist ready to advance their career.
• Passionate about increasing canopy cover and shaping tree management policy.

• Conduct large‑scale street surveys and site‑specific surveys.
• Perform ad‑hoc inspections.
• Build strong working relationships with tree contractors to improve outcomes.
• Educate and engage with the public, councillors and council colleagues.
• Initiate and manage own projects.
• Manage time and deliver work within the allocated schedule.
• Own and maintain responsibility for a designated area.
• Identify opportunities for tree planting.
• Promote proactive tree care and communicate benefits of trees across the county.

• Vale of White Horse – Highways
• Countywide – Focus on Property, Estates and School sites
• Countywide – Ash Dieback assessments

• Culture of flexible and agile working.
• Support from experienced tree professionals.
• County work van provided where required.
• Technology to support agile working.
• 30 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (increases to 32 after 10 years of service).
• Relocation scheme available, subject to circumstances and conditions.
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• Employee Assistance Programme with health and well‑being support.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution up to 19.9%.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, seminars and relevant qualifications.

• Interview date:
  Tuesday 15/09/2026 – in person at the Sutton Farm site, Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire.
• Hours per week: 37
• Contract type:
  Permanent
• Closing date:
  Sunday 31/08/2026 at 23:59
• Vetting requirement:
  Basic DBS Check
• Work location:
  
  Base at Sutton Farm, Stanton Harcourt; agile working offered.

For an informal discussion about the role and how to apply, please contact Andy Lederer (Tree Service Manager) by email: and

Oxfordshire County Council is proud of its diverse workforce. We accept everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. Staff network groups provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

As a Disability‑Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and meet the essential criteria. For those leaving care without further education, a guarantee is offered for apprenticeships. We also provide a guarantee for applicants transitioning from HM Armed Forces within three years of leaving the service.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

We are open to discussions about flexible working, including flexi‑time, part‑time work, job sharing, nine‑day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the role and service requirements.

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If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact Andy Lederer (Tree Service Manager) by email: and