Senior Arboriculture & Grounds Leader: Strategy & Safety

Scotlink; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a Senior Arboriculture and Grounds Manager. In this position, you will drive performance in managing trees and green spaces, ensuring safety and compliance while working with multidisciplinary teams. You will be responsible for developing services, preparing strategic reports, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate has extensive arboriculture experience and excels in influencing stakeholders. A vehicle is necessary due to travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Recognised arboriculture professional with confidence to act as technical authority.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders while balancing operational delivery.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Dorset Council’s Arboriculture and Grounds service to manage trees and green spaces.
• Prepare business cases, equality impact assessments, and committee reports.
• Manage budgets and income streams, ensuring efficiency and safety standards.

Skills

Arboriculture expertise

Team leadership

Stakeholder influence

Budget management

Health and safety governance

Job description

A local authority in England is seeking a Senior Arboriculture and Grounds Manager. In this position, you will drive performance in managing trees and green spaces, ensuring safety and compliance while working with multidisciplinary teams. You will be responsible for developing services, preparing strategic reports, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate has extensive arboriculture experience and excels in influencing stakeholders. A vehicle is necessary due to travel requirements.