Arboricultural Officer

ArboriculturalOfficer

Grade F 35152 - 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 knowledgeableArboriculturalOfficerto help manage enhance and protect the boroughs diverse tree stock across parks open spaces woodlands housing assets and conservation sites.

Ifyourepassionate about trees enjoy working outdoors in varied landscapes and canprovideexpertArboriculturaladvice this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the local environment and community.

As ourArboriculturalOfficer you will:

• Carry out detailed tree inspections using VTI QTRA PTI and other recognised methodologies.

• Manage and update the Councils digital Tree Management System including surveyingmappingand programming risk-based works.

• Provide professional 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 carparksand housing sites.

• Manage and monitor external contractors ensuring compliance with RAMS insurance and quality standards.

• Support enforcement ofarboriculturalconditions high hedge legislation and root damage investigations.

• Assist with 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

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and tree management software
• Excellent communicationdiplomacyand customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Diagnostic skills in tree healthpestsand diseases

Essential qualifications include:

• Lantra VTI (or equivalent)
• RFS Diploma in Arboriculture (or equivalent)
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Lantra PTI 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 atto make an appointment.