Trees and Greenspaces Technician
Gloucester
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: Trees and Greenspaces Technician
- Job Location: Shire Hall
- Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum
- Hours per Week: 37.00
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Duration: Two years
- Closing Date: 07/09/2025
- Job Requisition Number: 12294
- This post is not open to job share
About the Team and Role
We are looking for a highly motivated Technician to join Environment and Waste team. Acting as point of contact in relation to Trees and Greenspace enquiries, providing a high level of customer service on various projects as part of the wider vision for a thriving network of sustainably managed trees and greenspaces across the county.
You will be responsible for coordinating programme of works for Green Infrastructure projects, from job packs to implementation of works through to completion.
This role is fixed term for 2 years, with potential to becoming permanent.
About you
You will have experience of working in partnership with differing organisations in the delivery of multiply projects on time. You will be persuasive and enthusiastic communicator, comfortable engaging with wide range of stakeholders.
About us
Flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
How to apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sara Noons, Trees & Greenspace Manager via email at sara.noons@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Closing date 7th September 2025
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview between 18th > 26th September 2025
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
Tree & Greenspace Technician - Job Profile
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
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