Tree Officer
Location: London
Salary: £39,150 - £40,344 per annum
The Role
* To lead on and manage all matters related to trees on their estate areas.
* To ensure that trees are proactively and reactively managed to reduce risk.
* To ensure that policies and procedures relative to trees fulfil the legal responsibilities of the estate as a landlord.
* To be the first point of contact for information and advice on all aspects of tree management within the estate.
* To lead on and manage tree works for their estate areas within the budget of the Landscape Management Department.
* To be pro-active in the identification of developments within the Landscape Industry and assess the viability of the inclusion of such developments into the department.
* Managing budgets and ensuring value for money, competitive purchasing and accountability for expenditure.
* Liaise with all other departments within the estate to ensure the goals of the Landscape Management Department are transparent and understood in relation to tree infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Contract/contractor management:
1. To utilise external contractors where needed to ensure that all necessary works in relation to trees are completed.
2. Monitor contractor performance, ensuring that any areas of weakness are addressed.
3. E...