Overview
Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils are seeking a skilled and passionate Tree and Landscape Officer to lead on arboricultural matters across our districts, with a primary focus on the Wychavon area. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on our natural environment.
Role details
Tree and Landscape Officer — 37 hours per week, Permanent contract — £35,412 - £39,152 per annum
Responsibilities
* Assessing and determining applications for works to protected trees and hedgerows
* Preparing and serving Tree Preservation Orders
* Advising on development proposals and planning applications involving trees
* Investigating breaches of tree and hedgerow legislation
* Supporting tree planting schemes, carbon reduction initiatives, and habitat enhancement
Team and environment
You’ll be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team that sits within the Planning service and includes landscape ecologists, project officers, heritage and archaeology specialists, and urban designers—working together to shape sustainable, resilient places.
Requirements
You’ll need a recognised arboricultural qualification, significant professional experience, and a thorough understanding of tree-related legislation. You’ll need to be confident working independently, conducting site visits, and providing expert advice to a range of stakeholders. You must have full access to a vehicle and a full driving licence.
Benefits
* A supportive and forward-thinking team
* Flexible working arrangements
* Protective clothing and essential car user allowance
* Opportunities to contribute to high-impact environmental projects
* Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
* Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
* Committed training programme and development opportunities
* Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
* Discounted Gym and swim membership
* Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme
We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection; all roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.
Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025. Interview dates: Tuesday 4 November & Thursday 6 November 2025. Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.
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