1x Full Time, Permanent
1x Part Time - 14.8 hrs per week, Fixed Term

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated arboricultural professional to join our tree and woodland team and make a real difference for people and nature in Bristol.

What will I be doing?

As part of an experienced and well-established team you will be responsible for the risk management of Bristol City Council’s tree population within parks, open spaces and highways.

You will provide expert and specialist arboricultural services, including providing advice to other Council departments and external partners, ensuring technical information is accessible to non-specialist audiences. You will be responsible for consultation and engagement processes relating to tree management activities.

What do I need to have?

You will have a minimum Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture. You will make decisions regarding the risk management of trees informed by industry practices, QTRA and relevant British Standards. You will be familiar with commissioning and contracting works. If you will need to demonstrate a willingness to pursue training if you do not hold a QTRA qualification.

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to develop positive working relationships with stakeholders and colleagues, including having good relationships with our tree contractors.

You will be motivated and able to work independently, planning and prioritising your work.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people. We offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For most roles, hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Interviews are expected to take place in person on Thursday 20th August 2026.

If you have any queries after reading the job advert and job paperwork, please contact Matthew Bennett Tree and Woodland Manager @ matthew.bennett@bristol.gov.ukor 07780 804 837.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.