Location
Tooley Street, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£35,373 - £41,637 per annum (Full time equivalent)

About the Role
Southwark is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs - a place of energy, creativity, and ambition. We’re proud of our commitment to fairness, equality and opportunity, and we’re working every day to make Southwark a place where everyone can thrive. Our Tree Service is highly valued and central to the Council’s work combating climate change and the biodiversity crisis. With over 100,000 recorded trees, an excellent team, and an extensive investment programme, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-performance service within a vibrant, fast-paced, inner-city environment.

As the Tree Administration Officer, you will deliver essential business support activities, ensuring the highest standards of customer service while assisting a dedicated team of tree managers and officers. Your role will be pivotal in managing enquiries, supporting contract administration, coordinating meetings, and helping to improve service delivery through effective use of IT and business systems.

Experience
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Experience setting up and maintaining administrative systems and complex records
- Confidence liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Experience using IT systems and software, including Word and Excel, to manage and present information

About you
- Highly organised, adaptable and motivated by delivering excellent customer service
- Understanding of the importance of trees, parks and the natural environment in an inner-city setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports and correspondence

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated as mandatory for this role, but relevant experience and skills as outlined above are essential.