Arboricultural Officer
Arboricultural Officer
Grade F £35,152 - £39, 305
Brentwood Borough Council – Green Spaces Team Location: Brentwood
Directorate: Environment
Service Area: Green Spaces
Contract: Full time
Brentwood Borough Council is looking for a committed and knowledgeable Arboricultural Officer to help manage, enhance, and protect the borough’s diverse tree stock across parks, open spaces, woodlands, housing assets, and conservation sites.
If you’re passionate about trees, enjoy working outdoors in varied landscapes, and can provide expert Arboricultural advice, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the local environment and community.
As our Arboricultural Officer, you will:
- Carry out detailed tree inspections using VTI, QTRA, PTI and other recognised methodologies.
- Manage and update the Council’s digital Tree Management System, including surveying,mapping and programming risk-based works.
- Provideprofessional advice on tree management, TPOs, Conservation Area notifications, and planning applications.
- Produce reports, assess risks, and create work programmes for trees across parks, open spaces, carparks and housing sites.
- Manage andmonitor external contractors, ensuring compliance with RAMS, insurance and quality standards.
- Support enforcement ofarboricultural conditions, high hedge legislation, and root damage investigations.
- Assistwith woodland management and delivery of grant-funded environmental projects.
- Engage with residents, stakeholders and councillors, attending site meetings and responding to enquiries.
You will bring:
- Strong experience in arboriculture, including tree surveying, TPO regulations and BS3998
- Proven experience working with contractors and managing work programmes
- Proficiencywith Microsoft applications and tree management software
- Excellent communication,diplomacyand customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Diagnostic skills in tree health,pests and diseases
Essential qualifications include:
- LantraVTI (or equivalent)
- RFS Diploma in Arboriculture (or equivalent)
- Full driving licence and access to own vehicle
- LantraPTI – or willingness to work towards
- QTRA – or willingness to work towards
- IOSH Managing Safely – or willingness to work towards
For an informal discussion please contact Teresa or Paul at groundsadmin@brentwood.gov.uk to make an appointment.
Salary range
- £35,152 - £39,305 per year