Tree Officer; Arboriculture

• Working Hours:
  
  35 Hours Per Week
• Contract Type:
  Full-Time, Permanent
• Additional Payments:
  Essential Car Allowance
• Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm, 21 October 2026
• Interview Method:
  Face to Face
• Legal Right to Work:
  In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
  Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action
• This role is subject to -
• References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

Essential Car Documentation
- This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use  will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.

Qualifications
- Please See About the Candidate Section

Medical Clearance
- Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA

Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Tree Officer to help manage and protect the city's diverse and valuable tree population. Reporting to the Senior Tree Officer
, you will play a key role in delivering a safe, sustainable and resilient urban forest. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Manchester's environmental ambitions while helping to maintain and enhance the city's green infrastructure.

The successful candidate will have a strong arboricultural background, excellent communication skills and experience using GIS-based tree management systems to maintain accurate records and support informed decision-making.

As a Tree Officer, you will be responsible for a varied workload relating to the inspection, maintenance and protection of council-owned trees across Manchester. Duties will include:

• Undertaking tree inspections, surveys and condition assessments across a wide range of location types such as highways, Parks, River Valleys, Housing and open land.
• Identifying and specifying arboricultural works in accordance with industry best practice and relevant legislation.
• Providing advice on all tree-related enquiries from residents, councillors, developers and other stakeholders.
• Investigating complaints, insurance claims and incidents involving trees.
• Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring works are completed to the required specification and quality standards.
• Providing arboricultural advice on planning applications and development proposals that may affect trees.
• Contributing to the delivery of Manchester's Tree Strategy and wider environmental objectives.
• Maintaining accurate records using GIS and tree management software, preferably some knowledge of using Tree Plotter which is our current system of choice.
• Assisting with emergency responses relating to dangerous trees following severe weather events and other urgent situations.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and customer-focused arboriculture professional who can make sound technical decisions and effectively manage competing priorities.

You will have experience in tree inspection and management, along with a commitment to maintaining high standards of public safety and environmental stewardship with a desire for continued learning.

Applicants should hold:

• A minimum Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture (or equivalent qualification) with a commitment to progressing to a level 4.
• PTI Professional Tree Inspection – Lantra (desirable but not essential with an expectation to work towards)
• 0039-36 - City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Emergency Treework Planning
• Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) Practitioner qualification.
• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award (CS30/31) in Chainsaw Maintenance and Felling Small Trees.

• Practical experience within an arboricultural or tree management environment.
• In depth Knowledge of relevant legislation, industry standards and best practice guidance relating to trees.
• Experience using GIS and tree management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

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