Arboriculture Officer

Job Details

Job title: Arboriculture Officer

Job reference:

Date posted: 12/05/2026

Application closing date: 14/06/2026

Working Pattern: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday 07:00am - 15:00pm (on-call standby outside core hours)

Salary Grade: H £37,280 - £39,862 per year

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Stores Road Depot, Derby

We are looking for a skilled Arboricultural Officer to manage and protect the trees in the city, supporting the delivery of safe, attractive and sustainable parks and green spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of arborists, chargehands, and tree inspector, promoting their personal development through Great Performance Conversations.
• Ensure tree inspections and surveys are conducted in line with risk and maintenance needs.
• Provide expert arboriculture advice to colleagues, members, residents and external partners.
• Prepare work specifications and schedules for tree works and monitor contractors on site.
• Contribute to the management of protected trees, including TPOs and trees in conservation areas.
• Respond to enquiries, service requests and tree emergencies.
• Participate in the delivery of a safe, attractive and sustainable parks and green space environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant arboriculture qualifications and practical experience in tree inspection and management.
• Confidence in making sound, evidence-based decisions and explaining recommendations clearly.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and ability to travel across the city.
• Commitment to health and safety, excellent customer service and values, including equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethos.
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience leading a team is desirable.

What We Offer

• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Continued professional development opportunities and career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (increasing to 32 after 5 years), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards - retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to equality employee networks and support programmes
• Support for carers

Important Information

A successful candidate will be subject to an essential DBS check. All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are a fair and inclusive employer, welcoming applications from people from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet essential requirements. We seek a diverse workforce reflective of the community we serve.