Arboriculture Relationships Officer

Merton’s Greenspaces Arboriculture Team is entering an exciting period of growth and development, with a renewed focus on tree management, urban forestry, climate resilience, biodiversity and community engagement. To support this, we are creating a new Arboriculture Relationships Officer role. This is an opportunity for someone already working in arboriculture, environmental services, public realm, community engagement or operational service delivery, or for someone with strong transferable skills who wants to build a career in this growing area.

 Trees are a vital part of Merton’s public realm. They support biodiversity, help respond to the climate emergency, improve neighbourhoods and contribute to residents’ health and wellbeing. This role will help ensure the council’s tree-related work is communicated clearly, coordinated effectively and delivered with residents, councillors, contractors, community groups and partners in mind.

 Reporting to the Arboriculture...