Arboricultural Officer – TPO Specialist (Hybrid)

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Hybrid working pattern

Local Government Pension scheme

Free employee parking

Give As You Earn

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and deals

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead seeks an Arboriculturist to join our Tree Team, reviewing Tree Preservation Orders and maintaining accurate records for online publication.

The role involves desktop checks and site inspections, liaising with landowners, preparing maps and schedules, and handling objections within the statutory TPO process, all while aligning with council policies and planning enforcement teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Arboriculture qualification and Technician Membership of the Arboricultural Association, with relevant industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and associated legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) through desktop checks and site inspections, correcting data issues and identifying orders that require replacement and/or revocation.
• Engage with landowners and residents throughout the process, including issuing formal notices of entry where required.
• Prepare supporting documentation for TPO changes, including maps, schedules, justifications, and approval requests for the Assistant Director of Planning.
• Manage the statutory TPO process by responding to objections, and producing reports where formal determinations are required.
• Ensure all work complies with legal requirements, government guidance, and Council policies, while liaising with Councillors, residents, and internal teams such as Planning Enforcement.

Skills

Tree species identification

Tree inspections

Communication skills

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Level 3 Arboriculture qualification

Arboricultural Association Technician Membership

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead seeks an Arboriculturist to join our Tree Team, reviewing Tree Preservation Orders and maintaining accurate records for online publication.

The role involves desktop checks and site inspections, liaising with landowners, preparing maps and schedules, and handling objections within the statutory TPO process, all while aligning with council policies and planning enforcement teams.