Tree and Countryside Team Leader
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Job Title: Tree and Countryside Team Leader
Location of work: Earlswood Depot
Salary: £40,983- £48,075 (dependant on experience)
Basis: Permanent, Full Time
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Tree and Countryside Team Leader who will lead and support the development, implementation, and effective delivery of high-quality tree management, and countryside services across the Borough.
Working within the Greenspaces team, you will provide expert advice on biodiversity, arboriculture, and countryside matters, whilst overseeing existing Tree and Countryside Officers.
Some duties include:
- To oversee the delivery of the Greenspaces arboriculture and countryside service areas, dealing with and resolving service-related matters on a day-to-day basis and escalating them where appropriate.
- To manage the planning, monitoring & delivery of smaller-scale service-level projects such as tree planting and habitat improvement initiatives.
- Ensure the Borough’s tree stock is inspected, maintained, and managed in line with industry best practices, legislation and insurance requirements.
- Monitor and manage relevant service budgets, ensuring value for money and adherence to financial protocols, reporting any exceptions or variances.
- Review and improve internal processes and site management plans for efficiency and effectiveness, to enhance biodiversity and support the reporting and monitoring of ecological sites.
About the Person:
- Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within greenspace, tree management, or countryside services.
- Knowledge of current legislation and best practices in arboriculture and habitat management.
- Knowledge and experience of using a range of IT software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Knowledge of GIS or tree management software systems.
- Able to demonstrate financial awareness of the services being provided and experience in budget monitoring.
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent environmental and ecological awareness.
Qualifications:
- Have a degree or relevant qualification in Arboriculture, Countryside Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Full UK driving licence.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Michael Hill, Greenspaces Manager on 01737 276391
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: Wednesday 27th August at 23:59
Interview date: w/c 8th September 2025
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us: Who we are | Working here | Reigate and Banstead
Salary range
- £40,983 - £48,075 per year