1x Full Time, Permanent
1x Part Time – 14.8 hrs per week, Fixed Term
Location: Bower Ashton Depot, Kennel Lodge Road, Bristol BS3 2JT
Salary: BG11: £39,862 – £41,771
Application closing date: 31 July 2026
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated arboricultural professional to join our tree and woodland team and make a real difference for people and nature in Bristol.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the risk management of Bristol City Council’s tree population within parks, open spaces and highways.
- Provide expert and specialist arboricultural services, including advising other Council departments and external partners and ensuring technical information is accessible to non‑specialist audiences.
- Responsible for consultation and engagement processes relating to tree management activities.
Qualifications
- Minimum Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture.
- Ability to make decisions regarding the risk management of trees informed by industry practices, QTRA and relevant British Standards.
- Familiarity with commissioning and contracting works.
- Willingness to pursue training if not holding a QTRA qualification.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to develop positive working relationships with stakeholders and colleagues, including tree contractors.
- Motivated and able to work independently, planning and prioritising work.
Benefits
- Flexible working and flexitime.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Supportive environment to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
Equality and Diversity
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.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
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