Arborist Team Leader (2 Roles)

Arborist Team Leader (2 Roles). One role based at Cannock. One role based at Stafford

Grade G: £32,597 - £36,363 per annum (pay award pending)

Role Numbers: DP387 and DP388

Permanent – 37 Hours per week

Benefits to you:

• Standby Payment (current standby payment is £150.43 per 7-day standby period, pay award pending)
• Corporate Management Training
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service
• Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance
• Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Car Parking

With over 1300 TPOs, 45 Conservation Areas, and 80,000 trees covering an area of 261 square miles, we have a unique opportunity for tree professionals in a number of roles. Successful candidates will be able to stamp their own mark on this new shared service between Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils. We are looking for passionate and ambitious officers to drive this service forward and you will already have some experience of tree management in some of the disciplines in the role.

This area combines rural and urban environments with areas of nature conservation, SSSIs and Local Nature Reserves all set against the Cannock Chase National Landscape offering challenging work in a beautiful setting. We are looking for some exceptional candidates who want to make a difference for our residents and treescape.

You may have been acting as a Lead Climber or are looking to step up into that role to carry out routine and emergency tree maintenance works. You will be expected to lead a tree team at either Cannock or Stafford to deliver tree works to a high standard in line with current safe working practices. Experienced in using and maintaining a wide range of arboricultural machinery and equipment preferably in a Local Authority setting, however we appreciate that this experience may have also been gained in the private sector. Qualified to Level 2, you must hold City and Guilds/ NPTC Level 2 in Climbing, Felling, Chipper and Chainsaw Use and Maintenance. Training will be given to candidates who wish to go on and achieve Level 2/3 Certificates in Tree Pruning and Aerial Rigging.

You should be self motivated with the ability to act on your own initiative and as part of a team, so you will need to have a flexible approach to your work. You will also have good interpersonal skills with a commitment to customer care and will be capable of achieving targets under pressure. You will be required to keep records of completed works and comply with all Health and Safety regulations, including carrying out routine checks and maintenance of supplied equipment.

A current full UK Driving Licence is essential for this post, prefably with Category C and E but training will be provided for the role if necessary. In addition, you should also have numeracy and literacy skills sufficient to record and report basic statistical information.

These roles will be subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure.

To apply for these roles online please go to https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk

If you require alternative ways of applying or need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us on 01543 462621 or email us quoting the role numbers at:

✉recruitment@cannockchasedc.gov.uk

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 12th July 2026.

Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers.