Assistant Conservation and Tree Officer

South Norfolk and Broadland Council; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council dedicated to protecting significant tree populations across the region. In this role, you will support tree management, offer guidance to various stakeholders, and collaborate with development teams to sustain the environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications in tree or landscape management, demonstrating a commitment to conservation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a tree and conservation role, ideally with a local planning authority (LPA).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate commitment to protecting trees and landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Assess trees for protection and process applications and appeals.
• Provide specialist advice to planning officers, enforcement teams, and the public.
• Work closely with the Development Management team to protect trees within developments.

Skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

Passion for conservation

Education

Professional qualification in Tree/Landscape Management

National diploma in forestry or arboriculture

Equivalent level 3 qualification in arboriculture

Job description

Starting 27,534 and up to 30,866

Come and be part of an enthusiastic and motivated One Team in helping to protect our significant number of protected trees across South Norfolk and Broadland.

Our Districts have a varied geography and a substantial number of protected trees, and in this role, you will take a supportive role in all tree related matters. This will include assessing trees for protection, processing applications and appeals, and providing related specialist advice and guidance to planning officers, enforcement teams, the public, and Councillors.

We have an ambitious growth and development agenda and take pride in protecting our environment whilst also promoting sustainable housing for the future. We are therefore looking for someone that can work closely with the Development Management team to help ensure that important trees are suitably protected and accommodated within developments.

About You

You will need to have experience within a tree and conservation role, ideally with an LPA. You should be able to work on your own initiative, be a strong team player and demonstrate passion and commitment to protecting trees, landscapes and the environment.

You should have a professional qualification in Tree/Landscape Management from a recognised body or national diploma in forestry or arboriculture or equivalent level 3 qualification in arboriculture. Consideration will be given to funding study for candidates with suitable experience but without the relevant qualifications.

For further information about the role or our organisation, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Recruiting Manager, or the People Team as follows:

Tracy Lincoln - Development Manager

Email: Tel: (phone number removed)

People Team: Tel: (phone number removed)

Closing Date: 29th June 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed.