Trees and Landscaping Officer RQ1631326
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | per hour PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | Kettering Northamptonshire, NN16 8TL |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | N Northamptonshire RQ1631326 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
JOB TITLE: Trees and Landscaping Officer
REF: N Northamptonshire RQ1631326
Pay rate: Approx. £37 per hour PAYE
Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 3 months, with potential to extend for the right candidate
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working with one day in the office.
The role:
On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Trees and Landscaping Officer to provide professional tree advice service in respect of advising on and determining Tree Preservation Orders, Tree Works, Hedgerow Regulations, High Hedges, Landscape, Environmental Projects, Rights of Way and preparation of Policies, Strategies and Consultations.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Tree and Landscape officers to provide professional advice and recommendations on arboriculture issues for applications, and to other officers, Members, prospective developers and the general public
Carry out tree inspections and site visits and prepare health and condition reports for the Council and provide associated arboriculture advice to Parish Councils and members of the public
Make new Tree Preservation Orders and amend/ renew existing orders, as appropriate
Assess applications and notifications for works to preserved trees and trees in Conservation Areas
Determine complaints made under Part 8 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act in relation to High Hedges
Represent the Council at appeals in relation to tree matters, including preparation of reports, statements and attendance at appeals
Investigate unauthorised works, recommend responses and instigate enforcement actions, as required
Prepare policies and strategies in support of policy development and principles of placemaking.
What the client is looking for:
An arboriculture qualification or working towards e.g. QCF Diploma at level 4 in Arboriculture — or equivalent
QCF Certificate and Diploma level 6 in Arboriculture
Membership of the Arboricultural Association or equivalent professional body
LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection Qualification
Thorough understanding of Tree Preservation Order, Conservation Area, High Hedge Legislation and associated tree and landscape legislation and procedures
Detailed knowledge of tree and landscape principles, practice and law
Experience of providing technical advice to a range of audiences on trees and landscape principles, practice and law
Experience of working with a range of bodies to promote trees and landscape maintenance and care
Experience in the preparation of tree and landscape policy and related publications including guidance notes and policy documents
Experience of using computer databases, and Microsoft packages such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
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Job Ref: N Northamptonshire RQ1631326
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