Tree Officer

Portsmouth
£400 per day
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Home Counties in their search for a Tree Officer on an initial 6 -12 month contract.We are looking for an experienced Tree Officer to join our Green Space team within the Environment Directorate. In this key role, you will be responsible for supervising tree inspections, managing maintenance contracts, and ensuring the safety, health, and sustainability of the Council's trees. You'll lead on technical inspections, provide expert advice, oversee contractor works, and deliver a high standard of customer care. The role involves extensive site visits, data collection, and interaction with residents, stakeholders, and internal teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated arboricultural professional to make a real impact on the Council's urban and natural environment while supporting biodiversity and public safety.Key Responsibilities:
·Supervise Tree contractors and monitor outputs, quality, and productivity.
·Conduct daily tree inspections and audits to uphold our Duty of Care across parks, streets, and green spaces.
·Manage and oversee tree maintenance contracts (routine, ad-hoc, and emergency works).
·Provide technical expertise and frontline customer care, particularly for complex enquiries.
·Use tree asset management systems to collect, maintain, and analyse data.
·Liaise with stakeholders, including residents, elected members, contractors, and external agencies.
·Support community tree planting initiatives and environmental education.
·Respond to legal and insurance enquiries and contribute to FOIs and formal complaints.
·Ensure all works are compliant with health and safety standards.
·Play a key role in emergency planning and cross-departmental service coordination.Although not mandatory, it would be beneficial to hold a membership or have eligibility for membership to a recognised related professional body (e.g. Landscape Institute / Arboricultural Association); possess the following Arboricultural qualifications & experience: Arboriculture and Forestry Advanced Diploma Level 3 or equivalent Certificated Lantra Professional Tree Inspection; and Experience in Tree Risk Assessment using a recognised methodology such as QTRA (Quantified Tree Risk Assessment). Weekly presence on site is required.We are looking to schedule interviews as soon as possible; if you would like further information or would like to apply, please do not hesitate to get in contact.Carrington West Pay Rate - £400per/day
Job Ref - 60598Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
cameron.dewit@carringtonwest.com
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