Arboricultural Officer – TPO Specialist (Hybrid, 32 Days Leave)

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

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme life/3

AVC scheme

Free employee parking

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Gym membership & travel deals

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking an Arboricultural Officer (Tree Preservation Orders) to join our Tree Team on a full-time, fixed-term contract with hybrid working. You will review and update TPO records, engage with landowners, and prepare documentation for changes while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

This role requires a minimum Level 3 Arboriculture qualification and Arboricultural Association Technician membership, with strong communication and data

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Arboriculture qualification and Technician Membership of the Arboricultural Association, with relevant industry experience.
• Ability to identify tree species, undertake visual tree assessments, assess amenity value, and apply arboricultural best practice.
• Good working knowledge of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and associated legislation and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Computer literate, with a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

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

Arboriculture

Tree species identification

Tree assessment

Arboricultural best practices

TPO knowledge

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Driving licence

Education

Minimum Level 3 Arboriculture qualification

Arboricultural Association Technician Membership

Job description

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking an Arboricultural Officer (Tree Preservation Orders) to join our Tree Team on a full-time, fixed-term contract with hybrid working. You will review and update TPO records, engage with landowners, and prepare documentation for changes while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

This role requires a minimum Level 3 Arboriculture qualification and Arboricultural Association Technician membership, with strong communication and data