Arboricultural Officer

We are looking for an Arboricultural Officer to join and support our Environment and
Countryside Service. You will play a pivotal role in the management and conservation of trees
within the county, focusing on Country Parks and the Public Rights of Way network. You will be
responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and sustainability of our tree assets,
contributing to the overall enhancement of our public spaces.

Main Responsibility

Main responsibilities will include delivering:

• A specialist customer focused arboricultural advice service
• Surveying, managing and maintaining the tree inventory database
• Advising on the management of our tree stock
• Specifying and contracting works

The Ideal Candidate

You will :

• hold arboricultural and professional tree inspection qualifications
• have a sound knowledge and understanding of the legal, strategic and operational
  requirements to ensure the safe and sustainable management of trees in the public realm
• understand wider environmental policy and legislation to inform your decision-making.
• have an organised and flexible approach, analytical skills and effective interpersonal
  skills which will ensure you work efficiently with colleagues across Environment &
  Countryside to support positive management of our tree assets.

Provisional interview date: 4th September 2024

For an informal discussion, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]