Job Description

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Tree Nursery Officer

Job Reference:

PCCS00029D1FDE

Location:

County Tree Nursery, Greengates Farm, St Asaph

Salary:

Grade 8 (35,235 - 37,938 per annum)

Hours:

37 per week

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract for 2 years

Closing date:

23rd June 2025

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tree Nursery Officer to join the highly regarded Denbighshire Countryside Service team. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the Denbighshire County Tree Nursery. This will include sourcing local provenance native tree and wildflower seeds and cuttings, and using these to produce the thousands of trees and wildflowers required for planting projects throughout the county.

The post holder will work with colleagues and volunteers during the planting season, to manage, create, and enhance new woodland and wildflower areas as part of Denbighshire County Council's Climate and Nature Recovery Response.

The post holder will be responsible for developing the commercial side of the nursery, to meet income generation targets for the site.

This position provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to make a real and positive impact on the conservation of important species and habitats within Denbighshire. Working within the Biodiversity Team, you will have an active role in ensuring the wildlife of Denbighshire is always valued and protected.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Joel Walley (Lead Officer - Ecology and Biodiversity) on 01824 712762.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Flexible and agile working opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme Family friendly policies
To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit our website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language. Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English. This advert information is also available in Welsh.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 35,235.00-37,938.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you a qualified to at least level 5 qualification in Conservation, Horticulture, or a related discipline? (Essential requirement).
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2025
Reference ID: PCCS00029D1FDE