Arboriculture & Conservation Officer (Parks)

Environmentjournal; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyndburn Borough Council in Lancashire is seeking an Arboriculture and Conservation Officer. Based with the parks team, you will manage tree stock across open spaces and work with planning colleagues to determine the tree element of planning applications and TPOs.

This varied role requires a qualification in arboriculture and at least three years’ experience in arboriculture, in the public or private sector, and offers the chance to contribute to an award‑winning parks team.

Qualifications

• Qualification in arboriculture required.
• At least three years' arboriculture experience in public or private sector.

Responsibilities

• Work with planning colleagues to determine the tree element of planning applications and TPOs.
• Manage the Council's tree stock in parks and open spaces.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Education

Arboriculture qualification

Job description

Hyndburn Borough Council in Lancashire is seeking an Arboriculture and Conservation Officer. Based with the parks team, you will manage tree stock across open spaces and work with planning colleagues to determine the tree element of planning applications and TPOs.

This varied role requires a qualification in arboriculture and at least three years’ experience in arboriculture, in the public or private sector, and offers the chance to contribute to an award‑winning parks team.