Tree Officer

2 days ago

Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Bedford Borough Council Full time £31,200 per year
General information
Reference

004773

Closing Date

22/12/2025

Service Area
Directorate

Environment

Service Area

Grounds, Open Spaces & Bereavement

Vacancy Details
Category

Administration/Clerical - Employee

Job Title

Tree Officer

Grade

BBU08

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU08 31, ,434

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37

Job Advert

We are recruiting a tree officer to provide a professional arboriculture service in respect of the management of the Council's tree stock with the aim of fulfilling the Council's statutory duties and conserving and enhancing the stock's asset value.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on 'Apply for Vacancy'; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date: 22nd December 2025

Interview Date(s): 7th & 8th January 2026

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

  • a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
  • a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

N/a

Work Pattern

Monday to Friday 37 hrs per week

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

No

Is this a politically restricted role?

No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location
Location

Bedfordshire

Location

Borough Hall Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

Yes

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