Grow Your Career with Nottingham City Council’s Tree Services

Do you want to make a real difference to the city you live in, shaping greener streets, safer communities, and thriving parks?

Join our dedicated Tree Services team at Nottingham City Council and help care for one of our most valuable natural assets- our urban forest.

We’re looking for passionate, skilled, and motivated people to take on exciting opportunities in arboriculture. Whether you’re climbing trees, managing projects, or shaping future policy, you’ll play a vital part in making Nottingham a greener, healthier, and more beautiful place to live.

APPLY NOW

How We Improve Our City

Nottingham City Council's "Streets for People" programme has won a national Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Award for Best Community and Neighbourhood Initiative. The program aims to make the city safer and more convenient for walking and cycling by upgrading roads, paths, and public spaces. Work includes resurfacing roads, upgrading footpaths, and adding greenery to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. 

• Streets for People programme making good progress – My Nottingham News

Head Arborist (Grade F)

Head Arborist Job Description

Salary: £32,597 – £35,412

Lead from the canopy!
As Head Arborist, you’ll be at the forefront of our hands-on tree care operations-overseeing a talented team, managing complex works, and ensuring the city’s trees are maintained to the highest safety and environmental standards. Work to be carried out to BS3998 standard and additional payments for standby apply.

The team proactively manage the H&S of our trees and work with Contractors to ensure work is completed efficiently.

• Take charge of high-profile projects across parks, streets, and conservation areas
• Guide and mentor our arborist team
• Work with the latest equipment and modern techniques
• Make a visible impact on Nottingham’s landscape every day

Arborist (Grade E)

Arborist Job Description

Salary: £28,598 – £31,022

Climb higher in your career!
If you love being outdoors, working with your hands, and taking pride in skilled, practical work, this is the role for you. Our Arborists are the backbone of Nottingham’s tree care, tackling everything from precision pruning to large-scale removals.

• Work at height with state-of-the-art climbing and rigging equipment
• Gain exposure to a wide range of tree species and urban settings
• Develop your expertise with ongoing training and qualifications
• Be part of a close-knit, supportive crew that values safety and teamwork

Tree Officer (x2 roles, Grade G)

Tree Officer Jop Description

Salary: £36,363 – £39,152

Shape the city’s green future!
As a Tree Officer, you’ll take a strategic view of Nottingham’s urban forest – ensuring our trees are healthy, sustainable, and carefully managed for future generations. This is a fantastic role if you enjoy combining technical knowledge with community engagement.

• Survey, assess, and manage trees across the city
• Provide expert advice to planners, developers, and the public
• Influence policy and contribute to the city’s climate and biodiversity goals
• Balance safety, conservation, and sustainability in decision-making

Why Join Nottingham City Council?

• Purpose with impact – your work directly improves the city for residents and visitors
• Professional growth – training, qualifications, and career progression supported
• Strong community – join a passionate, skilled, and friendly team
• Job security & benefits – competitive pay, pension, flexible working, and generous leave
• A greener future – be part of Nottingham’s mission to be the UK’s first carbon-neutral city by 2028
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – As part of your role, you’ll automatically join the LGPS, one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK. With employer contributions, valuable benefits, and security for your future, it’s more than just a pension- it’s peace of mind for you and your family

Apply today and help shape Nottingham’s treescape for generations to come.