Hybrid Arboricultural Officer – TPO & Planning Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Hybrid working pattern

Local Government Pension scheme with 3

life cover

Parking close to offices

Give As You Earn

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and deals

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking an Arboriculturist to review and update Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and related documentation. The role offers hybrid working and a one-year fixed-term contract with a possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will assess TPOs, engage with landowners, prepare maps and schedules, and coordinate with the planning team to ensure legal and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Arboriculture qualification.
• Technician Membership of the Arboricultural Association.
• Relevant industry experience.

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, liaising with Councillors, residents, and internal teams such as Planning Enforcement.

Skills

Tree species ID

Visual tree assessment

Amenity value assessment

Arboricultural best practices

Education

Level 3 Arboriculture qualification

Technician Membership of Arboricultural Association

Job description

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking an Arboriculturist to review and update Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and related documentation. The role offers hybrid working and a one-year fixed-term contract with a possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will assess TPOs, engage with landowners, prepare maps and schedules, and coordinate with the planning team to ensure legal and policy compliance.