About the role
We are looking for an experienced Arboricultural Officer to help protect, manage and enhance the district's trees and hedgerows. This is a varied and rewarding role where your professional expertise will directly influence planning decisions and help shape the local environment for current and future generations.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist arboricultural advice across the council to ensure statutory duties relating to trees, hedgerows, Conservation Areas and Tree Preservation Orders are met.
* Assess the impact of development on trees, advise on appropriate mitigation and conditions, and help secure long-term environmental benefits in close working with Development Management colleagues.
* Actively manage Tree Preservation Orders and enforce tree legislation.
* Represent the council at committees, appeals and other formal settings when required.
* Contribute to delivering the council's Tree Strategy and provide expert advice on the council's tree stock.
Qualifications
* Experience as a qualified arboriculture professional with strong understanding of tree management within the planning process.
* Appropriate arboricultural qualifications and detailed knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to produce clear reports and explain technical issues to a wide range of audiences.
* Full driving licence.
If you are passionate about trees and want to make a real difference through public service, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Eligibility
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a sponsorship licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details, please refer to the HDC website.
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