Tree Strategy Manager

We are looking for a Tree Strategy Manager to lead and coordinate our approach to tree
management and safety. Working to a steering group of representatives from across the
authority, you will be responsible for the implementation, reporting and review of the tree
strategy, ensuring the safe and sustainable management of trees on council land.

Main Responsibility

You will be:

• leading and supporting delivery of programmes and projects to deliver the Tree Strategy
• monitoring and reporting on activity
• providing arboricultural advice and undertaking detailed inspections
• ensuring compliance with wider environmental legislation
• horizon scanning for threats and opportunities
• leading reviews of the strategy

The Ideal Candidate

You will be:

• be experienced arboricultural / tree professional
• have a strong understanding of tree safety management and wider environmental policy
• have excellent interpersonal skills to support collaborative working across the council and
  with key partners and stakeholders
• with the strategic ability and strong interpersonal skills to lead the Council’s approach
  to tree management

Interviews will take place provisionally on 29th August 2024.

For further information about this post, please contact Sarah Bentley, Head of Environment
& Countryside at [email protected]

“We’re happy to talk flexible working”