Tree Officer

Tree Officer

Location: Agile working with office base in Coventry. Regular travel required within 30 miles of Coventry.

At Orbit, we’re one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. More than 100,000 people live in our homes, and we’re committed to creating thriving, green, and sustainable communities where people are proud to live.

We are looking for a Tree Officer to join our Estates team and play a vital role in managing and protecting the trees across our estates. This is a hands-on role that blends professional arboricultural work with customer service, contractor oversight, and stakeholder collaboration.

This is an opportunity to make a direct, visible difference to communities while developing your skills in a supportive environment. You’ll have the freedom to work across a variety of locations, balancing home-based planning with on-site inspections and occasional office-based team meetings.

Join us and help keep our neighbourhoods safe, attractive, and sustainable.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people. Grow with us.

What you’ll do

Take ownership of, manage and maintain, trees within designated areas of the Orbit Estate
Carry out cyclical tree surveys to assess tree health and safety, recommending appropriate remedial action
Respond to customer enquiries promptly and professionally, providing accurate advice and information
Manage contractor performance to ensure work meets specifications, deadlines, and quality standards
Support the wider Tree Team in managing and maintaining all trees across the Orbit estate
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and positive relationshipsAbout you

We’re looking for someone who:

Has experience in tree inspection, assessment, or arboricultural management
Can interpret survey findings and make clear, evidence-based recommendations
Is confident in managing contractors and holding them accountable for performance
Communicates well with a range of people - from customers to technical teamsWhat you'll bring

Essential skills

Experience of working in a similar capacity
Minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Arboriculture or similar qualification
Knowledge of tree inspection techniques, risk assessment, fault diagnosis and maintenance techniques gained from practical experience
Knowledge of the law and procedures relating to the protection of trees
Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements relating to tree works
Ability to monitor the performance of contractors against contract conditions and specifications
Have a valid UK driving licence, a working vehicle and the ability to travel nationally.Desirable

LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection (PTI)
IOSH / NEBOSH Health & Safety QualificationsWhy 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:

1. Online application

2. Interview(s)

3. 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