We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

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The role

The purpose of the Tree Officer is to implement and oversee the cyclical tree inspection and management programme for all Orbit Group’s owned trees and working in conjunction with internal teams and contractors to inspect and record the condition of the trees and make decisions about remedial/maintenance works required, ensuring H&S and VfM.

This role is part of Property where you'll help us to lead the way investing and maintaining 46,000 homes.

What you'll achieve

This role aims to promote partnerships and seek funding to implement tree planting, woodland, and biodiversity schemes, engaging communities and promoting ownership as part of Orbit Earth’s environmental objectives.

Develop, implement, and carry out a survey, cycle of tree inspections and planned maintenance programmes for all Orbit trees as per the Tree Management Policy and Tree Management Plan
Coordinate the data entry of tree surveys with the GIS/Mapping team to keep an up-to-date inventory of all trees which are Orbit’s responsibility and manage work from initial contact to completion of work
Procure and implement suitable mapping software to integrate with current Orbit mapping systems
Supervise and monitor contractors on a day to day basis. Ensuring all arboriculture operations are carried out safely and completed to specification in line with British standards and in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation
Liaise with customers and stakeholders on suitable locations for tree planting (including sponsored trees) and to ensure trees are planted in the correct location and to the correct specification

What you'll bring

Essential skills

Experience of working in a similar capacity
• Knowledge of the law and procedures relating to the protection of trees
Extensive knowledge of tree inspection techniques, risk assessment, fault diagnosis and maintenance techniques gained from practical experience
Ability to survey trees and to assess species, age, condition and amenity value, and to identify tree pests and diseases with a working understanding of British Standards 5837 and 3998
Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements relating to tree works and ability to assess the impact of development on trees
Ability to monitor the performance of surveyors and contractors against contract conditions and specifications
Ability to act as an expert witness on behalf of Orbit
Have a valid UK driving licence and a working vehicle with the ability to travel nationally

Desirable skills

Minimum of Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or similar qualification.

Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

Online application Interview(s) Decision and offer

We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.

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