Tree Officer in England

As a Tree Officer you’ll take the lead on managing LiveWest’s extensive tree stock, helping us balance safety, sustainability and biodiversity across our estates. You’ll work closely with residents, colleagues and specialist contractors to deliver a professional, compliant and customer‑focused tree management service.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries from residents, colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring accurate records on CRM and GIS systems.
• Specify, instruct and quality‑check tree works, managing arboricultural contractors and consultants.
• Oversee cyclical and reactive tree surveys to ensure legal compliance and effective risk management.
• Maintain and interrogate the GIS tree database to produce surveys, work schedules and mapping information.
• Carry out tree risk assessments using Quantified Tree Risk Assessment methodology and recommend appropriate actions.
• Identify opportunities for new tree planting, habitat creation and biodiversity projects across our estates.

Working Conditions

This is a full‑time role working 37 hours per week. Hybrid working is available for this role, working 2-3 days in the office dependent on business need.

Essential Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Experience managing tree populations, carrying out surveys and specifying tree works, ideally within housing or local authority settings.
• Strong customer focus, with experience handling enquiries and maintaining accurate records on CRM and GIS systems.
• Proven experience managing contractors and consultants to deliver safe, high‑quality work.
• Demonstrable knowledge of tree management legislation, risk management and health and safety requirements.
• NQF Level 4 (or higher) qualification in Arboriculture, plus LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector and QTRA certification.
• Full UK driving licence and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of tree management within a social housing context.
• IOSH Managing Safely or VALID risk assessment training.

Please note, we are unable to provide CoS for this role; therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of this role without requiring a CoS.

Our Reward and Benefits

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service – and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro‑rated for part‑time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

Diversity and Inclusion

At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity and excellence, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.