Planning Officer - Trees

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planning Officer (Trees) at Walsall Council will be the primary contact for arboricultural, silvicultural and hedgerow matters within the planning system. Working in the Environment Team, you will provide expert guidance on tree protection and contribute to local plan preparation.

You will also help maintain the Council’s Tree Preservation Order stock as part of a transformative regeneration agenda and communicate clearly with customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Primary contact for arboricultural, silvicultural and hedgerow matters within the planning system.
• Provide expert guidance on tree protection and contribute to local plan preparation.
• Help maintain the Council’s Tree Preservation Order stock as part of regeneration agenda.

Job description

Planning Officer - Trees - Ref: EE11026

Grade: G8; Salary Range: £40,444 - £43,149

The Planning Officer (Trees) will act as the Council’s primary contact for arboricultural, silvicultural and hedgerow matters within the planning system. Working within the Environment Team, you will provide expert guidance on tree protection, contribute to local plan preparation, and help maintain the Council’s Tree Preservation Order stock as part of a transformative regeneration agenda.

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing Date: 14th November 2026

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

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