At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in tree management and respond to public enquiries about tree maintenance.
- Company: Join Stockport Council, a recognised leader in good employment practices.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in arboriculture with hands-on experience in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Level three arboricultural qualification and knowledge of tree management required.
The predicted salary is between 26403 - 28142 £ per year.
37 Hours, Full Time
Permanent Hybrid Stopford House, minimum 2 days a week in the office with daily site visits in and around Stockport.
Application Deadline: 11:59pm 6th September 2026
Shortlisting Date: 18th September 2026
Interview Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Interview Type: in person interview and test
Our Neighbourhood's Team is looking to expand our Arboricultural Management Team by recruiting an Assistant Tree Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the early period of their career to gain experience of working within a busy tree management team.
The role involves investigating and replying to enquiries from the public on tree management and maintenance matters. Assisting the Tree Officers with the effective management of the tree stock owned by the council, including assisting with the use of decay detection equipment and maintaining inventory records.
About You
We are looking for candidates with experience in tree management, including a working knowledge of BS 3998, experience of tree inventory systems and maintaining tree assets. A minimum of a level three arboricultural qualification is required.
About Us
At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.
We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Michael Anders on Michael.anders@stockport.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.
Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.
Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.
We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.
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