Tree Bristol Officer

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated tree professional to join our brilliant tree-planting team and make a real difference for people and nature.
What will I be doing?
You will identify opportunities to plant trees in public realm spaces including the highway, parks and green spaces, supporting Bristol's ambition to increase tree canopy.
You will work closely with colleagues across disciplines including Highways, Parks and Housing.
You will also work with partners including the Bristol Tree Forum, Trees for Streets and Forest of Avon Trust, as we work collaboratively to progress tree planting in the city. You will be engaging communities in tree planting and leading engagement and consultations to ensure that tree planting is appropriate and welcome.
You will prepare specifications for tree planting including for larger stock trees in more urban locations requiring engineering solutions.
You will be part of our ash dieback canopy recovery programme.
You will commission surveys and instruct contractors in planting.
You will manage existing funds for tree planting and be part of a team effort to attract additional funds.
You will support our One Tree Per Child community tree planting programme and will be given training on supporting events.
What do I need to have?

We are looking for someone with at least a NVQ 4 qualification (e.g. Higher National Diploma) in arboriculture or a landscape discipline or equivalent.
You will have direct experience of developing and delivering tree planting in an urban setting, including experience of delivering engineering solutions and best practice approaches to tree planting and establishment.
You will be experienced in public consultation and in engaging communities to support tree planting.
You will be familiar with commissioning and contracting work. You will be enthusiastic and motivated and be able to work as part of a team.

Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Shortlisting will take place the week following closure.
Interviews are expected to take place in person on the 7th or 8th May 2025., Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Shortlisting will take place the week following closure.
Interviews are expected to take place in person on the 7th or 8th May 2025.
If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact: Richard Ennion, or .
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black and racially minoritised and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.