Arboriculture Officer

Are you passionate about trees, urban green spaces, and making a lasting impact on your local environment? We are seeking a dedicated Arboriculture Officer to help manage and enhance our town’s diverse tree stock across parks, open spaces, public and housing land.

As Arboriculture Officer, you will play a key role in:

• inspecting and assessing the health and safety of trees across the borough
• managing tree works and contracts, ensuring compliance with best practice and legislation
• advising on insurance and development proposals affecting trees
• supporting biodiversity and climate resilience through sustainable tree management
• co-ordinating the delivery of tree planting schemes and biodiversity initiatives
• engaging with residents, contractors, and internal teams to promote tree care and awareness
• providing advice, guidance and support to colleagues within the Council to deliver tree works and enhance the safety of Crawley residents

Why join Crawley Borough Council?

• be part of a small forward-thinking team committed to green infrastructure and community wellbeing
• access to professional development and training opportunities
• flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlement
• contribute to a greener, healthier Crawley for future generations

37 hours per week: 7am to 3pm Monday to Thursday and 7am to 2.30pm Friday.

A flexible approach to these hours based on the demand of the service is expected and a TOIL system is in place to cover extra hours worked.

Occasional evening and weekend working may be required.

Essential User Car user allowance.

A full and current UK driving licence will be a requirement of the role.

We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email james.ireland@crawley.gov.uk, Arboriculture Manager or call on 01293 438550.