StreetScene Tree Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative tree officer with a passion for carbon sequestration and biodiversity to manage a small team of arborists and take responsibility for carrying out routine and reactive inspections of the Council’s StreetScene and Housing tree portfolio. You will also set programs of work for the StreetScene tree team; ensure all tree machinery and equipment is fit for purpose and safe systems of work complied with; provide tree management advice; lead on tree planting initiatives; and engage with volunteer groups on tree related matters to support education and wellbeing activities run by the Council.
About you
As a professional, experienced tree officer, you will be methodical and organised and able to plan your often conflicting workload to meet deadlines. You will be competent in sound arboriculture practices, including tree identification, inspection and surveying, tree management, and the identification and mitigation of risk. You will be adept at communicating with people at all levels, able to build rapport quickly, and proficient with IT applications and report writing. If you have a passion for delivering a high quality service, the skills to protect and develop our tree stock, and the experience to build and maintain excellent working relations we would be delighted to hear from you. An accredited arboricultural qualification is essential, along with relevant industry experience.
Contact this service
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm
Phone:
01395 517553
Email: hr@eastdevon.gov.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for StreetScene Tree Officer roles across East Devon District Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,020 - £38,296 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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