Arboricultural Officer
| Posting date: | 14 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,938 to £42,708 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2025 |
| Location: | Horncastle, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | East Lindsey District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for an Arboricultural Officer to join our East Lindsey District Council Planning Service.
With knowledge of tree safety, tree inspections and tree management practices, a "can-do" attitude and the passion to succeed, you will play a key role in delivering specialist tree and arboricultural advice to stakeholders, members of the public and other Council departments.
East Lindsey District Council is part of the South East Lincolnshire Council Partnership, the largest Council partnership of it’s kind in the country. We are committed to creating sustainable, vibrant communities and spaces, with a key focus on people and place.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivery of the Councils key tree and hedgerow protection related functions, including Tree Protection Orders.
- Protection of the most important trees in the District from harmful work, including enforcement or legal action where necessary
- Management of Council owned tree stock
- Providing specialist advice to other Council departments, members and the public on tree and hedgerow related issues.
We are looking for someone who has formal training to graduate or a professional qualification level or someone who is currently working to this level. A full driving licence is also essential.
This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jo Parker, Group Manager- Planning Enforcement at Jo.Parker@e-lindsey.gov.uk
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
With knowledge of tree safety, tree inspections and tree management practices, a "can-do" attitude and the passion to succeed, you will play a key role in delivering specialist tree and arboricultural advice to stakeholders, members of the public and other Council departments.
East Lindsey District Council is part of the South East Lincolnshire Council Partnership, the largest Council partnership of it’s kind in the country. We are committed to creating sustainable, vibrant communities and spaces, with a key focus on people and place.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivery of the Councils key tree and hedgerow protection related functions, including Tree Protection Orders.
- Protection of the most important trees in the District from harmful work, including enforcement or legal action where necessary
- Management of Council owned tree stock
- Providing specialist advice to other Council departments, members and the public on tree and hedgerow related issues.
We are looking for someone who has formal training to graduate or a professional qualification level or someone who is currently working to this level. A full driving licence is also essential.
This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jo Parker, Group Manager- Planning Enforcement at Jo.Parker@e-lindsey.gov.uk
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.