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Arboricultural Officer

Job details
Posting date: 29 April 2025
Salary: £22.15 to £28.88 per hour
Additional salary information: £22.15 an hour PAYE (equivalent to £28.88 umbrella)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 May 2025
Location: Southwark, South East London
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Neway International Ltd
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 1516526

Summary

Arboricultural Officer (LBS-009) – Temporary Contract
Location: Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street Pay Rate: £22.15 per hour Hours: 36 hours per week Start Date: 26th May 2025

Neway International is recruiting on behalf of Southwark Council for an Arboricultural Officer to join their Environment, Sustainability, and Leisure team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to the borough-wide arboricultural service and ensure high-quality tree management across parks, highways, and housing areas.

Key Responsibilities:
✔ Manage Southwark Council’s tree stock, ensuring compliance with policies and best practices ✔ Oversee the in-house tree surgery unit, ensuring safety and work quality ✔ Conduct inspections of completed contract work and proactively monitor tree conditions ✔ Implement scheduled tree surveys across the borough on a three-year cycle ✔ Identify and manage tree pests and diseases, including Massaria and Oak Processionary Moth ✔ Issue and track work orders via the Confirm system for contractors ✔ Support budget management and oversee financial monitoring of contracts ✔ Provide expert arboricultural advice and engage in community consultations

Key Duties:
✔ Maintain and update the tree asset database, including mapping and work history ✔ Monitor contractor performance to ensure high-quality service delivery ✔ Investigate complaints, drive service improvements, and report on key findings ✔ Develop relationships with stakeholders, contractors, and community groups ✔ Contribute to policy development and collaborate with other boroughs on best practices ✔ Attend meetings to address concerns, consult on strategies, and enhance service delivery

This role is ideal for an experienced Arboricultural Officer looking for a dynamic and impactful role in public service. If you have a strong background in tree management, contract oversight, and community engagement, apply today!

To apply, contact Neway International today!