Arboricultural officer

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an Arboricultural Officer to provide expert advice on trees, landscapes and environmental matters across North Northamptonshire. The role includes managing Tree Preservation Orders, assessing tree work applications and supporting planning policies that protect and enhance the local environment.

The role involves site inspections, investigating complaints and working with residents, developers and parish councils to safeguard our natural and built

Responsibilities

• Provide professional arboricultural advice to support planning and development 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, placemaking initiatives and Rights of Way matters.
• Represent the Council on tree and landscape matters at appeals and hearings.
• Contribute to the development of policies, strategies and planning guidance.
• Work collaboratively with residents, developers, parish councils and other stakeholders to protect and enhance the local environment.

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Arboricultural Officer to provide expert advice on trees, landscapes and environmental matters across North Northamptonshire. This varied role involves managing Tree Preservation Orders, advising on planning and other applications, undertaking site inspections, supporting environmental projects and helping to develop policies that protect and enhance our natural and built environment. What will you be doing? We are looking for an Arboricultural officer to provide expert advice on trees, landscapes and environmental matters across North Northamptonshire. The role includes managing Tree Preservation Orders, assessing tree work applications, undertaking site inspections, investigating complaints, and supporting planning policies and environmental projects that help protect and enhance our natural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional arboricultural advice to support planning and development 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, placemaking initiatives and Rights of Way matters.
• Represent the Council on tree and landscape matters at appeals and hearings.
• Contribute to the development of policies, strategies and planning guidance.
• Work collaboratively with residents, developers, parish councils and other stakeholders to protect and enhance the local environment.

Employee Benefits