Arboricultural Officer x2

1x Part Time - 14.8 hrs per week, Fixed Term. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated arboricultural professional to join our tree and woodland team and make a real difference for people and nature in Bristol.

1x Full Time, Permanent. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated arboricultural professional to join our tree and woodland team and make a real difference for people and nature in Bristol.

As part of an experienced and well-established team you will be responsible for the risk management of Bristol City Council’s tree population within parks, open spaces and highways. You will provide expert and specialist arboricultural services, including advice to other Council departments and external partners, ensuring technical information is accessible to non-specialist audiences. You will also manage the consultation and engagement processes relating to tree management activities.

You will have a minimum Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture. You will make decisions regarding the risk management of trees informed by industry practices, QTRA and relevant British Standards. You must be familiar with commissioning and contracting works and be willing to pursue training if you do not hold a QTRA qualification. Excellent communication skills are required, as is the ability to develop positive working relationships with stakeholders, colleagues and tree contractors.

You must be motivated, able to work independently and capable of planning and prioritising your work.

At Bristol City Council we offer a fast-moving and supportive environment that allows you to use and develop your skills within a high-profile organisation. Hybrid working arrangements are available. You’ll receive an attractive rewards package including flexible working, flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance. You’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. We may also consider desirable criteria if applications are in large volume. We are a Disability Confident employer and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process.

Interviews are expected to take place in person on Thursday 20th August 2026.

If you have any queries after reviewing the job advert please contact Matthew Bennett, Tree and Woodland Manager, at .

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and welcomes, develops and promotes people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers but is used confidentially to ensure fair treatment.