Community Tree Officer

Job title: Community Tree Officer

Salary: £32,076.00 – £33,945.00

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

Location: Farnley Hall with hybrid working options available.

Exciting career opportunity for a Community Tree Officer to work with a small friendly,
essential service within Climate, Energy and Green Spaces.

Leeds is one of the UK’s biggest urban conurbations outside of London and one of the UK’s top
places to relocate. Leeds sits in the heart of England with access to some of the best UK
countryside, with the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District to the North and equidistant escapes to
Whitby and Lancashire coastlines. Leeds has great train connections to the south and further
north and offers some stunning places to live. 

Leeds City Council has huge ambitions to be one of the UK’s leading councils on green issues,
sustainability and tackling inequality.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We
seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About the role

The [Urban] Forest team are looking for an experienced, organised individual with a
professional background in the management of trees, forests or woodlands, to assist in
implementation of high-quality technical arboriculture services across the city. 

The role involves regular inspection of trees, and the specification of works in line with the
Councils Tree Management Guidelines. An integral part of the position is to respond to
enquiries from members, with site visits and meetings as required. 

Good communication skills are essential for this role alongside a self-disciplined outlook. An
eagerness to work with community groups and help re-launch the Leeds tree warden program is
highly desirable.

Experience of working with tree management systems is ideal but training can be provided. A
good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential.

Great potential for career development in an essential green service with opportunity for
multi-disciplinary work and further career development.

How to apply

To see the full job description and to apply for this role go to the Leeds City Council jobsite
or follow link – Community Tree Officer – SO1 –
REQ000407 Leeds Jobs

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Jane
Crowther (Forestry Manager) on 0113 378 3271 or [email protected].