Arboricultural Officer (TPOs) — Hybrid Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Hybrid working

LG Pension scheme

Life cover

AVC scheme

Free parking

Give As You Earn

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & deals

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking an Arboricultural Officer (Tree Preservation Orders) to review and manage TPOs and related heritage trees. Hybrid working options are available in Windsor, with a competitive salary and generous leave.

You will assess trees on-site and in the office, engage with landowners, prepare documentation for changes, and ensure compliance with legislation while supporting planning teams and Councillors.

Qualifications

• Identify tree species, undertake visual tree assessments and assess amenity value.
• Apply arboricultural best practice and TPO knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication; prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Computer literate with a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Tree species identification

Visual tree assessment

Arboricultural best practice

TPO knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Workload prioritisation

Driving licence

Computer literacy

Job description

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking an Arboricultural Officer (Tree Preservation Orders) to review and manage TPOs and related heritage trees. Hybrid working options are available in Windsor, with a competitive salary and generous leave.

You will assess trees on-site and in the office, engage with landowners, prepare documentation for changes, and ensure compliance with legislation while supporting planning teams and Councillors.