Tree Officer

On-site in London·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Ealing Council

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Our summary

Salary: £43,449 - £45,123 a year
About £2,900 - £3,000 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, London
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Monday 16 November

Requirements

What we're looking for

You will have experience working within the arboricultural industry, either within a local authority setting or in a practical arboricultural role, together with a commitment to continuous professional and personal development.

As a successful candidate, you will hold an appropriate arboricultural qualification to a minimum of Level 3 (or equivalent), or a Level 2 and be able to achieve Level 3 within an agreed timeframe. You will also have access to a vehicle /transport for use in connection with your duties.

Pay & benefits

Visa & relocation

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence of this will be requested at the interview stage.

The role

Ealing Council's Tree Service is responsible for the inspection and management of over 90,000 trees growing within highways, parks and housing estates across the borough. In addition, the service provides technical, advisory and professional guidance to all Council departments.

As part of the Tree Service, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Council's Tree Strategy. Responsibilities include carrying out cyclical tree inspections, monitoring and managing arboricultural contractors, and responding to customer enquiries.

You will assist in planning, coordinating and delivering the Council's ambitious tree planting programme, helping to increase canopy cover across the borough and contributing to the delivery of Ealing's environmental and climate objectives.

Job Summary

This is a permanent role with good opportunities for additional training, continuing professional development and career progression.

Ealing Council offers generous and flexible annual leave entitlement and enrolment into the local government pension scheme. Ealing Council recognises and values the diversity of all people and communities in the borough and in our staff.

Hiring process

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at www.ealing.gov.uk/jobs. For additional information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact

Please note that CVs are not accepted. Applicants must complete the application form and clearly address the criteria outlined in the person specification within the role profile, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how they meet each requirement.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16 November 2026 23:59

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Additional information

This role is subject to Ealing Council's enhanced vetting process.

Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and the post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Ealing's enhanced vetting process.

This role is subject to enhanced vetting clearance.

It is an exciting time to join Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, we look forward to hearing from you.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. You can use the accessibility widget on our website to support your needs.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its Connected Communities agenda. We value equality, fairness, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all residents of the borough. We particularly encourage applications from early-career and mid-career professionals who are underrepresented in our workforce.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing's workforce.

All applications will be assessed on merit.

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