Job Description

About The Role

Why join us

We believe in putting our people first - we work hard every day to make sure everyone can achieve a healthy and enjoyable work-life-balance. That is why we have a very flexible hours system.



We are seen as being customer focused, approachable and business-like. We are honest and open and are renowned for providing high quality cost-effective service.

About the role

The Assistant Tree Officer post forms part of the forestry specialists team within the Planning Service, dealing with forestry and countryside matters. The post holder will work alongside the three other tree officers and assist in providing advice to the Councils' wide range of internal and external customers on all matters relating to trees throughout the two districts.

Essential criteria for the role

Level 4 diploma in arboriculture (QCF) or equivalent arboricultural qualification (e.g. Level 3 Arboricultural Association Technicians Certificate, gained before 2012).

Key responsibilities for the role

+ Knowledge and practical experience of a wide range of tree surgery operations
+ Knowledge of planning development work, current legislation and procedures that a tree officer will contribute to

+ Significant experience of tree assessment prescribing appropriate arboricultural management and dealing with the public at a variety of levels

+ Excellent numeracy, written and verbal communication skills

+ Excellent organisational skills

A full list of the duties this role provides, as well as the benefits we offer, can be found within the job description.
Thank you for taking the time to read our advert, we look forward to receiving your application.