About The Role
Tree Officer
£39,967 - £42,107 per annum pro rata
22.2 hours per week, 2 years fixed term contract
Cirencester/agile working
Cotswold District Council is seeking a practical and motivated Tree Officer to join our Natural, Built and Historic Environment Team, based in Cirencester. You will be part of a specialist, supportive team of around 14 professionals covering trees, biodiversity, landscape and conservation and design, working together to protect and enhance the district’s natural environment. This is a part‑time role (22.2 hours per week) with flexible working arrangements available, subject to the needs of the service and the successful candidate.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist arboricultural advice on planning applications and the Local Plan review.
* Review and progress applications for tree works.
* Create and review Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).
* Inspect and manage Council‑owned trees, ensuring trees are protected and appropriately managed.
* Collaborate with colleagues from across the Council, including planning services, property and assets and building control.
Qualifications
* GCSE Maths and English or equivalent to grade C/4 or higher.
* Relevant arboricultural qualification or similar at NQF level 4 or above and/or at least five years relevant experience.
* Accredited tree inspection qualification (such as PTI) and at least two years experience of undertaking tree condition inspections.
* High level of knowledge, understanding and experience of all aspects of trees, woodland and arboriculture, including those relevant to the planning system and tree/woodland management.
Special Conditions
* Expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service.
* May be required to work at other locations to meet the needs of the business.
* Full UK Driving Licence required.
* Ability to travel/access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Benefits
* Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working.
* Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role).
* 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service.
* An extra two volunteering days per year to support a charity of your choice.
* 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 on electric cars.
* Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements.
Advert Closing Date: 14th January 2026
Interview date: 28th January 2026
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