Tree Services Officer

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction 

Are you an experienced arboriculture professional with a strong understanding of urban tree management? Do you have the confidence to monitor contracts, manage competing priorities and provide sound technical advice? Are you comfortable using data, mapping systems and reports to support good decision-making? If so, this is an opportunity to help protect, manage and enhance Lewisham’s trees for the benefit of residents, communities and the wider environment.

What’s the role? ……

As Tree Services Officer, you will support the delivery of Lewisham’s tree management service, helping to preserve and enhance the borough’s tree stock. You will inspect trees, monitor tree management contracts, support project delivery, maintain tree-related data and provide professional advice on operational, insurance, risk and resident enquiries. You will also work closely with contractors, council colleagues, elected members and community stakeholders to ensure the service is safe, responsive and well managed

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone with a recognised arboriculture qualification and a strong understanding of tree management in an urban environment. You will bring experience of working with contractors and partners, monitoring service standards and supporting improvement. You will be organised, able to manage deadlines and confident preparing reports, briefings and written responses. You will also be able to communicate clearly with a wide range of people, including residents, colleagues, elected members and external organisations

Location

The job is primarily based in Lewisham, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. The role will also involve site visits across the borough as part of the inspection, monitoring and delivery of the tree service.

Special conditions

• A recognised qualification in Arboriculture is required.
• A current driving licence is required.
• You may be required to respond to tree-related emergencies outside normal working hours in line with service requirements.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact the Tree Services Manager Jack Delso - [phone removed]

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£44,235 - £45,852 per annum (PO1)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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