Arboricultural Supervisor

Arboriculture Supervisor

Salary – £44,075 – £49,282 (Grade
7)

Hours – 37, Contract type – Full time, permanent, Workstyle – Fixed

This role requires a current and valid UK driving licence.

The Environmental Services Arboricultural Department undertakes tree work across the city. Wolverhampton has a tree stock of approximately 280,000 trees. We are responsible for routine and risk‑based inspections of our tree stock, planned and reactive maintenance and emergency out of hours call‑out provision.

Reporting directly to the Public Realm Manager, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operational management of in‑house Arboricultural teams, tree inspectors, and contractors. You will lead on Health and Safety and implement excellent standards across the teams, manage resources as required, make informed decisions and communicate with senior managers, councillors and other stakeholders.

Full valid UK driving licence.

• NPTC CS 30, 31a & b, 38, 39 – Tree climbing and aerial rescue
• In‑depth experience working in the Arboriculture industry
• A proven record of managing or supervising arboriculture teams, preferably in the public sector
• Good communication skills
• Experience in the use of Asset Management systems such as Confirm
• Knowledge in Health & Safety Management, Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to the Arboriculture Industry
• Knowledge of contract management
• In‑depth knowledge of Arboricultural best practice and industry standards, including BS3998
• Experience of tendering and procurement processes
• Good knowledge of relevant pests and diseases, ability to identify them and assess potential impact, making proportionate management recommendations
• Experience in line management of staff, attendance management and staff development
• Experience in the application of Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) or a comparable risk assessment methodology to inform proportionate, defensible tree management decisions
• Ability to make informed, evidence‑based and defensible decisions in relation to tree safety and public risk
• Ability to manage enquiries, complaints and sensitive issues in a professional manner

For an informal discussion, please contact Andrew Moore on .

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

NJC Pay Award for 2026/2027:
The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026.

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