Exeter City Council is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Tree Manager to lead the management of our diverse tree stock across the city. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting, enhancing and growing Exeter’s urban forest while supporting the council’s environmental and biodiversity ambitions.

Leading the Tree team, you will provide expert arboricultural advice, manage tree-related contracts and inspections, support planning consultations, and help develop long-term strategies for sustainable tree and woodland management

As Tree Manager, you will:
• Provide professional arboricultural advice and written reports on planning applications.
• Manage arboricultural contracts, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Develop and implement long-term tree, woodland and habitat management strategies.
• Oversee budgets, records and data management relating to the Council’s tree assets.
• Manage a small team of arboriculture staff and coordinate contractors.
• Work closely with colleagues, elected members, developers, statutory undertakers, community groups and residents on tree-related matters.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of Exeter’s treescape and contribute directly to the city’s environmental, sustainability and biodiversity goals. You’ll work within a supportive Public & Green Spaces team and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the city’s natural assets.

What next?

If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.

Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Charlie Anning, PGS Operations manager at charlie.anning@exeter.gov.uk

We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.

Our commitment

At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.