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Tree Officer
| Posting date: | 05 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,236.00 to £40,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 37236 - 40674 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2025 |
| Location: | Witney, OX28 1NB |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FEB20250233 |
Summary
Tree Officer
£37,236-£40,674 per annum 37 Hours per week Permanent Witney/Agile
Are you passionate about trees, woodlands, and the environment? Do you have the expertise to provide technical advice on arboricultural matters while promoting the protection and management of trees? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Tree Officer to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing specialist arboricultural advice to colleagues, Councillors, and the public. You will play a key role in ensuring trees and woodlands are protected and managed effectively, contributing to the landscape and helping address climate and ecological challenges.
Key Responsibilities…
Provide expert advice on tree and woodland management to internal and external stakeholders.
Assess planning applications to ensure the protection and enhancement of trees and woodlands in new developments.
Manage Tree Preservation Orders, including serving, modifying, revoking, and enforcing them.
Act as a Case Officer for tree work applications and related notifications.
You will need…
A qualification in arboriculture or a related field, equivalent to a degree and/or relevant experience of five years
LANTRA-accredited Arboricultural Association Professional Tree Inspection training (or equivalent)
A high level of knowledge, understanding and experience of all aspects of tree and woodland issues, particularly those relevant to the planning system and tree management.
Experience of being involved in continuously improving services and developing products to meet customer need
Special Conditions…
Full Driving License & access to a vehicle
This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
What can we do for you…
Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 29 days after five years’ service and 32 days following 10 years’ continuous service
In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
Generous contributory local government pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
Terms and conditions apply
These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!
If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the ‘Apply for this Position’ icon within this page. Alternatively, please email us at join-us@publicagroup.uk or contact the recruitment team on 01285 623319.
Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.
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