Tree & Planting Officer
Horticruitment
- East London
- Contract
- Full-time
- Contractor management for tree, planting, and green infrastructure projects.
- Oversight of Tree Management policies and procedures for legal compliance.
- Inspection of estate trees and green areas.
- Budget management and procurement of necessary products and services.
- Handling complaints and inquiries regarding trees and green infrastructure.
- Collaboration with relevant departments and stakeholders.
- Contribution to management reports and health & safety compliance.
- Participation in meetings and engagement activities.
- Comprehensive tree maintenance program, tree inspection, inventory, and contract management program.
- Proficient in IT equipment usage for communication, scheduling, reporting, and data processing.
- Adaptability to operate effectively in a resident-led environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills for influencing, negotiating, and persuading.
- Commitment to improving performance.
- Ability to engage in clear and constructive communication.
- Experience in successful Urban Tree Management and Risk Management, preferably utilising industry-specific software.
- Experience in identifying and resolving plant failure issues (desirable).
- Experience in managing Health & Safety Legislation within a Land Based Industry environment.
- Experience in managing contractor performance.
- Knowledge of BS3998 standards.
- In-depth understanding of tree management in the public realm, including related legislation, codes of practice, and risk management.
- Familiarity with Biodiversity Action Plans and Implementation (desirable).
- Understanding of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act and related duties and responsibilities (desirable).
- Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Legislation and associated duties and responsibilities.
- Minimum Level 3 Arboricultural qualification.
- Lantra professional tree inspection certification.
- Full UK driving license.