Senior Arboricultural & Landscape Officer (Hybrid)

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Scheme

Wellbeing support

Travel rates at HMRC rates

Employee Network Groups

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an Arboricultural and Landscape Officer to advise on trees, landscapes and environmental matters across North Northamptonshire. The role includes managing Tree Preservation Orders, assessing planning applications, site inspections and supporting environmental projects.

You will work with residents, developers and stakeholders to protect and enhance the local environment, contribute to policy development and represent the Council at appeals.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master of Landscape Architecture Degree or working towards.
• Thorough understanding of Tree Preservation Order, Conservation Area, High Hedge Legislation and related procedures.
• Experience providing technical arboricultural and landscape advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional arboricultural and landscape advice to support planning and development decisions.
• Manage Tree Preservation Orders and assess applications for works to protected trees.
• Undertake tree inspections, site visits and condition assessments.
• Investigate tree-related complaints including High Hedges and unauthorised works.
• Support environmental projects, placemaking initiatives and Rights of Way matters.
• Represent the Council on tree and landscape matters at appeals and hearings.
• Contribute to the development of policies, strategies and planning guidance.
• Collaborate with residents, developers and parish councils to protect and enhance the local environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong writing

Time management

Decision making

Education

Master of Landscape Architecture

Degree in landscape architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an Arboricultural and Landscape Officer to advise on trees, landscapes and environmental matters across North Northamptonshire. The role includes managing Tree Preservation Orders, assessing planning applications, site inspections and supporting environmental projects.

You will work with residents, developers and stakeholders to protect and enhance the local environment, contribute to policy development and represent the Council at appeals.