Full Time Temporary
£17.08 per hour PAYE including Holiday | £21.79 per hour Ltd via Umbrella
37 hours per week
Service Care Solutions are proud to be working in partnership with a leading Housing Association, one of the South’s leading Housing Associations, to recruit an experienced Arboricultural Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and technically skilled arboricultural professional to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
Role Purpose You will be responsible for delivering expert arboricultural services across a defined geographical area. This includes conducting inspections, providing professional guidance, managing compliance with regulatory standards, and ensuring tree-related risks to residents, employees, and property are proactively addressed.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and emergency inspections of trees, record findings, and recommend appropriate actions.
- Advise internal and external stakeholders on arboricultural best practices, legal obligations, and tree safety.
- Manage tree asset data using GIS and asset management software, including ordering and monitoring works.
- Lead the response to threats such as Ash Dieback through data analysis, planning, and contractor coordination.
- Oversee contractor performance, ensuring work is completed to industry standards and represents best value.
- Review and refine policies to enhance tree management processes and customer service.
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure a joined-up approach to service delivery.
- Liaise with private landowners, local authorities, and public bodies to maintain safety and protect property assets.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant arboricultural qualification – ideally Level 4 (or lower level with substantial experience).
- In-depth understanding of tree health issues and risk-based management approaches.
- Familiarity with BS3998 and BS5837 standards.
- Experience managing tree assets in a large organisation or similar high-responsibility environment.
- Strong background in contractor supervision, inspections, and report writing.
- Competence using GIS and asset management tools for scheduling, reporting, and analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills – including public engagement.
- Ability to work independently and plan work in line with organisational priorities.
- Confident liaising with local authorities and relevant external agencies.
- A full driving licence will be required depending on the area covered.
- Must be able to pass a Basic DBS check.
Why Apply?
- Play a critical role in maintaining the safety and wellbeing of communities.
- Work with an environmentally conscious housing provider.
- Opportunity to shape and improve arboricultural practices across a broad portfolio.
- Supportive working environment with opportunities for ongoing development.
Apply Today!
To express your interest or request more information, please contact Prakash at Service Care Solutions directly, or send your CV and a brief cover note to:
prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967
