| Position | Trees and Landscape Officer - London |
| Posted | 08 Jul 2026 |
| Expired | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Company | London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames |
| Location | United Kingdom | GB |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Job Title Trees and Landscape Officer
Salary 37,602-45,564
Full time, Permanent
LocationTwickenham, TW2 7PU
Objective of role
Help shape a greener, safer Richmond upon Thames as a Trees & Landscape Officer
Join our dedicated team managing the boroughs trees and delivering the Councils statutory arboricultural services.Youll carry out tree condition surveys, prepare work specifications, and support effective contractor management.
Youll play a key role in planning and protectionassessing Tree Work Applications, administering Tree Preservation Orders, and undertaking enforcement when required.
Your expertise will support residents and colleagues as you respond to enquiries and attend emergency callouts to keep the public safe.Youll also contribute to expanding the boroughs canopy cover through specialist tree care and new planting initiatives, while helping to develop systems that strengthen the Councils tree service.
If youre passionate about the role trees play in climate resilience and want to make a real impact on the boroughs future, this is an exciting opportunity to join us.
About the role
Conducting tree asset and condition surveys: You will beassessing treesand gathering data to ensure appropriate management, in the best interests of maximising the benefits that trees provide whilst managing risk to within proportionate levels.
Working with the Councils arborist contractors: You will make work instructions that are to be carried out by the Councils appointed Arborist contractors and working in collaboration to ensure high standards of work are achieved.
Customer liaison:You will need to demonstrate excellent customer service skills to clearly manage expectations and allow understanding of the decisions being made in line with adopted Tree Management Policies.
Tree Protection: You will apply your knowledge of the legal instruments available to protect trees in our urban environment, making recommendations that protects trees within public and private property.
Investigating unauthorised tree works:Youwill investigate incidents of alleged illegal tree worksand participate in enforcement action.
Attending emergency callouts and assessing risks: You will participate in a rapid, skilled response to storm events or hazardous trees, crucial to maintaining public safety and managing disruption that can be caused during storm events.
Providing expert advice for litigation cases: You will support the Council with professional, defensible arboricultural evidence. Protecting the authority legally and ensuring that decisions are based on sound technical judgement.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Closing Date: 24th July 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/C 27th July 2026
Interview Date: W/C 3rd August 2026
Test/Presentation: TBC
We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require anyreasonable adjustmentsthroughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
We are alsocommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a wide range of benefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
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