Arboricultural & Landscape Advisor (Hybrid)

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Scheme

Wellbeing support

HMRC travel rates

Employee Network Groups

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an Arboricultural and Landscape Officer to provide expert advice on trees, landscapes and environmental matters across the county. The role includes managing Tree Preservation Orders, assessing tree work applications, site inspections, and contributing to planning guidance and environmental projects.

You will work with residents, developers and stakeholders to protect and enhance our environment, with opportunities to support placemaking and Rights of

Qualifications

• Master of Landscape Architecture Degree or equivalent (or working towards).
• Thorough understanding of Tree Preservation Order, Conservation Area, High Hedge Legislation and related landscape laws and procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of tree and landscape principles, practice and law.
• Experience providing technical advice on trees and landscape to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional arboricultural and landscape advice to support planning decisions.
• Manage Tree Preservation Orders and assess applications for works to protected trees.
• Undertake tree inspections, site visits and condition assessments.
• Investigate tree-related complaints including High Hedges and unauthorised works.
• Support environmental projects and Rights of Way matters.
• Represent the Council at appeals and hearings on tree and landscape matters.
• Contribute to policy development and planning guidance.
• Collaborate with residents, developers and stakeholders to protect and enhance the environment.

Skills

Arboricultural expertise

Policy development

Tree Preservation Orders knowledge

Planning guidance

Data management

Driving licence

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Master of Landscape Architecture

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an Arboricultural and Landscape Officer to provide expert advice on trees, landscapes and environmental matters across the county. The role includes managing Tree Preservation Orders, assessing tree work applications, site inspections, and contributing to planning guidance and environmental projects.

You will work with residents, developers and stakeholders to protect and enhance our environment, with opportunities to support placemaking and Rights of