Tree Officer

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	28 Mai 2026
Cyflog:	£32,500 bob blwyddyn
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	27 Mehefin 2026
Lleoliad:	County Durham
Gweithio o bell:	Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni:	Karbon Homes
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	RQ00001657-60897

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Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Tree Officer

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join us as a Tree Officer as part of our Grounds Maintenance team.

This is a key role responsible for delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and customer-focused arboricultural services across the Karbon footprint. You will manage tree assets, ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements, and provide professional advice to both internal teams and external customers.

About The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Tree Officer to join our Grounds Maintenance team within Property Services.

You will carry out tree inspections, manage works programs, oversee contractors, and contribute to the ongoing development of our tree management strategy, helping us maintain safe, sustainable, and thriving green spaces.

About You

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical arboricultural knowledge with a customer-focused approach. You will bring:

• A Level 4 qualification in Arboriculture (or equivalent)
  
  • LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) (or equivalent)
    
    • Proven experience managing tree assets and undertaking inspections, surveys, and risk assessments
      
      • Strong understanding of arboriculture best practice, legislation, and standards (including BS3998 & BS5837)
        
        • Experience using tree management systems and GIS-based platforms
          
          • Ability to manage contractors and monitor performance against KPIs
            
            • Experience responding to customer enquiries and working with stakeholders
              
              • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly
                
                • A proactive, resilient approach with strong decision-making skills
                  

                  You must be dynamic, with a collaborative and engaging style, and possess strong customer service, people management and organisational skills. They should be highly organised, capable of working to tight deadlines, achieving KPIs and targets in accordance with budget constraints.

                  A full UK driving licence is essential.

                  Working With Us

                  The permanent vacancy is within our Grounds Maintenance Team – You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive Grounds Maintenance team, working closely with colleagues across Property Services and wider departments. We are committed to delivering excellent services, continuous improvement, and positive outcomes for our customers and communities.

                  Applications are welcomed from across the Northeast, as our properties are located throughout the region.

                  If you require further information about the role, please contact : John Gray 07833047115 john.gray@karbonhomes.co.uk, Adam Birks 07711494413 adam.birks@karbonhomes.co.uk or Gareth Gooding 07772444153 gareth.gooding@karbonhomes.co.uk

                  Key Details

                  • Tree Officer
                    
                    • Salary is £32,500 per annum
                      
                      • £657 flexible pot (which can be used for salary top-up)
                        
                        • Location: Based in Derwentside working across the Karbon footprint
                          
                          • 37 Hours per week 0700 – 1500 Monday – Thursday. 0700 – 1430 Friday
                            
                            • Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum (own car to be used)
                              

                              We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you're applying for.

                              The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

                              Why Join Us?

                              We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

                              • 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
                                
                                • Birthday leave
                                  
                                  • Occupational pension
                                    
                                    • Health cash plan
                                      
                                      • Flexible benefits pot
                                        
                                        • Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events
                                          

                                          Ready To Apply?

                                          If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:– https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

                                          We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting—but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

                                          Key Dates

                                          Closing date for applications

                                          Sunday 14 June 2026

                                          We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications—so don’t wait too long to apply!

                                          Interview date

                                          To be confirmed

                                          We’re Inclusive

                                          We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.
                                          

                                          Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk

                                          A Note for Recruitment Agencies

                                          We’re lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we’re not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding—we’ve got this covered!