Tree Officer

Are you passionate about trees, woodlands, and the environment? Do you have the expertise to
provide technical advice on arboricultural matters while promoting the protection and
management of trees? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Tree Officer to join our
team.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing specialist arboricultural advice to
colleagues, Councillors, and the public. You will play a key role in ensuring trees and
woodlands are protected and managed effectively, contributing to the landscape and helping
address climate and ecological challenges.

Key Responsibilities…

• Provide expert advice on tree and woodland management to internal and external
  stakeholders.
• Assess planning applications to ensure the protection and enhancement of trees and
  woodlands in new developments.
• Manage Tree Preservation Orders, including serving, modifying, revoking, and enforcing
  them.
• Act as a Case Officer for tree work applications and related notifications.

You will need…

• A qualification in arboriculture or a related field, equivalent to a degree and/or relevant
  experience of five years
• LANTRA-accredited Arboricultural Association Professional Tree Inspection training (or
  equivalent)
• A high level of knowledge, understanding and experience of all aspects of tree and woodland
  issues, particularly those relevant to the planning system and tree management.
• Experience of being involved in continuously improving services and developing products to
  meet customer need

Special Conditions…

• Full Driving License & access to a vehicle
• This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and
  Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf
  of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a
  local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

What can we do for you…

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which
  increases to 29 days after five years’ service and 32 days following 10 years’ continuous
  service
• In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a
  charity of your choice
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health,
  dental and eye care
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice
  and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on
  electric cars
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements

Terms and conditions apply

These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!