Tree and Woodland Assistant

Tree and Woodland Assistant
Grade 5 26824 - 28598

Are you passionate about trees and protecting and enhancing our natural environment Do you want to play an active role in tackling climate change improving biodiversity and assessing the safety of our parks open spaces trees and woodlands

Wyre Council is looking for a committed Tree and Woodland Assistant to join our experienced and dedicated Public Realm team. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver the councils environmental and climate priorities and manage associated risks.

Why Join Us

Youll be part of a supportive team and your work will help us:

• Enhance and protect Wyres trees and woodlands
• Improve biodiversity and support climate change mitigation
• Manage environmental risks through proactive highquality inspections
• Help deliver sustainable community-focused projects and tree planting schemes

About the Role

As the Tree and Woodland Assistant you will:

• Undertake detailed inspections of trees woodlands and public open spaces to identify risks and ensure public safety. These inspections are essential for managing council liabilities and maintaining resilient healthy landscapes.
• Record findings accurately and prepare clear work programmes based on inspection outcomes.

• Assist with tree planting programmes maintenance planning and establishing new planting sites.
• Contribute to woodland and biodiversity management plans and support environmental grant applications.
• Work closely with colleagues landowners community groups and schools to deliver environmental projects.
• Represent the service at meetings and support public consultation activities.
• Monitor contracted works to ensure standards are met.
• Maintain accurate records using digital tools and GIS systems.
• Uphold the highest standards of health and safety ensuring effective risk assessments.

What Were Looking For

• A strong interest in the environment biodiversity and climate change.
• Ability to identify tree species recognise signs of ill health and understand appropriate management actions.
• Excellent organisational and ICT skills including experience with spreadsheets and digital data recording.
• Ability to work independently on site but also collaboratively within a team.
• A technical arboricultural or equivalent environmental qualification is an essential requirement of the role
• Desirable skills include practical arboriculture qualifications experience with GIS systems and previous experience in environmental or arboricultural roles.

Whats in it for you

• Flexi time and the option to work remotely part of the week as agreed with your line manager.
• Free parking on site.
• Generous annual leave allowance. A minimum of 24 days (pro rata) in addition to all bank holidays rising to 26 days after four years and 29 days after five years local government service.
• Future development face to face and virtual courses in line with your developmental goals.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• A local government pension scheme with generous employer contribution.
• The opportunity to work for the local community and make a difference.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited by the idea of assisting with managing our trees and woodlands wed love to hear from you.

To apply online and for more information about this vacancy please visit our website

Closing date: 27 April 2026