Job Description
Job Title: Trees and Landscaping Officer
Location: Municipal Offices, North Northamptonshire Council
Contract Dates: 17th November 2025 – 6th February 2026
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Pay Rate: £18.53 per hour (PAYE)
Employer Type: Agency Worker (via Place and Economy Services)
Reason for Hire: Vacant Post Cover
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Make a Visible Impact on Green Spaces Across North Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Trees and Landscaping Officer to join its Place and Economy Services team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in arboriculture and landscape management to influence and support the maintenance of green assets across the region.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Inspect, manage, and assess the health and safety of trees on Council-managed land
* Support the planning, design, and implementation of landscaping projects
* Provide technical advice on tree preservation orders (TPOs), conservation areas, and planning applications
* Liaise with contractors, stakeholders, and members of the public regarding tree works and landscape improvements
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice in arboriculture and environmental management
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Ideal Candidate:
* Background in arboriculture, horticulture, landscape architecture, or a related field
* Experience working with public sector tree/landscape management or planning processes
* Excellent understanding of TPOs, BS5837 tree surveys, and planning regulations
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Confident using GIS or tree management software is a plus
Requirements
Compliance Requirements:
* Proof of Right to Work in the UK
* Updated CV
* 3 years of references (employment or character)
* Completion of relevant onboarding documentation
Requirements
DBS Certificate (Dated within the past 2 years) Passport or Birth Certificare Proof of Address (Dated within the past 3 months) Proof of NI If a Non-UK resident a Share Code is needed On certain sites the further checks will be required: An adverse financial credit check will need to be carried out 5 years employment history from https://www.gov.uk/get-proof-employment-history