Job Description
7 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• A Tree Officer is required on a temporary basis to support the planning function by assessing tree works applications and, where necessary, evaluating the impact of planning proposals on existing trees
• The successful candidate will work alongside a part-time Senior Tree Officer and contribute to the protection and management of trees in both public and private spaces, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and planning policy
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Assess applications for tree works subject to Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and those within Conservation Areas
• Provide specialist arboricultural advice in relation to planning applications and development proposals
• Conduct regular site visits to assess tree condition, safety, amenity value and the potential impact of development
• Prepare written reports and recommendations for tree works applications and planning consultations
• Assist in the enforcement of breaches related to unauthorised tree works
• Liaise with applicants, developers, residents, and internal departments to provide professional guidance on arboricultural matters
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with legal and planning requirements
• Support the council’s wider environmental and planning objectives by contributing arboricultural expertise to relevant projects
Skills/Experience:
• Experience in assessing tree works applications and the impact of development on trees
• Sound knowledge of current legislation, policies, and best practices relating to trees and planning (e.g., TPOs, Conservation Areas, BS5837)
• Confident in carrying out independent site inspections and making informed, evidence-based decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise reports
• Proficient in the use of GIS and other tree-related digital systems is desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, managing workloads to meet statutory deadlines
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 20/06/2025 @13:00
• Full-time role: 36 hours per week
Requirements
• Experience in assessing tree works applications and the impact of development on trees • Sound knowledge of current legislation, policies, and best practices relating to trees and planning (e.g., TPOs, Conservation Areas, BS5837) • Confident in carrying out independent site inspections and making informed, evidence-based decisions • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise reports • Proficient in the use of GIS and other tree-related digital systems is desirable • Ability to work collaboratively and independently, managing workloads to meet statutory deadlines